Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28
Event starts at 1:15 p.m. at Town & Country Days festival tent
Dixon Councilman Planning Flyover During the Cities Celebration Next Year of Country’s 250th
One Dixon Councilman is hoping to make the country’s celebration of its 250th Anniversary something special in Dixon. During the City Council meeting Monday evening, Councilman Chris Bishop had some news concerning the event in 2026. He
Sterling Riverfront Park is Taking Shape and it now has a Name
The Sterling Riverfront Park continues to take shape. During the Sterling City Council meeting Monday evening, the members were asked to approve the purchase of ice equipment for the skating rink at the park. City Manager Scott
Thousands descend on Dixon’s Page Park for 4th annual Sauk Valley Pride Fest
Vendors, music, food, entertainment and, most of all, love, acceptance and tolerance were all on tap for the festival.
Ogle County Sheriff Releases Further Details of Deadly Shooting in Polo
On Saturday, June 14th, the Polo Police Department and Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of W. Mason St in Polo for a report of a shooting with 1 adult male victim and at
State Senator Li Arellano Releases Statement After Madigan Sentencing
State Senator Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) has released the following statement regarding the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Justice was finally delivered in Illinois today. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan has been sentenced to 7.5 years
Sterling Driver Charged With DUI and Hospitalized Following Two Vehicle Crash
On Friday evening, June 13, Ogle County Deputies responded to the 1,700 block of West Illinois Route 64 regarding a reported two-vehicle collision with unknown injuries. After an investigation, it was determined that a Volkswagen Passat traveling
Police release names of 2 men fatally shot in Polo
Joshua M. Conway, 19, of rural Polo and Michael C. Gul, 29, of Wauconda, were both found dead late Saturday night on the third floor of a Polo home.
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set July 5
This year’s Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS is set for Saturday, July 5. Registration is $20 by June 27 and $25 after including race day. You may register online at https://runsignup.com/walnut5kforALS.
Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler, Sterling’s Mya Lira named All-State in Class 3A
The Illinois Coaches Association released its All-State softball teams in each class, with Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler and Sterling’s Mya Lira recognized in Class 3A. Newman’s Gianna Vance and Lucy Oetting were also among the area selections.