First Student school bus drivers vote to strike, could affect these northern Illinois schools

Workers with First Student, which provides school bus drivers for DeKalb School District 428 and in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon among other districts, could soon be headed for a strike, effective March 31.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Reagan Mass Transit District’s Greg & Steve

On this episode of Talk Line, Brandon Clark talks with Greg Gates and Steve Davis of Reagan Mass Transit District about Whiteside County’s upcoming annexation, the Fare Free Fourth Friday program, and the district’s upcoming June golf
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Reagan Mass Transit District’s Greg & Steve
Mandrell is Rock Falls High School March Student of the Month
Mandrell is Rock Falls High School March Student of the Month

Owen Mandrell plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for two years and to eventually transfer to a 4-year university.
Despite glitches, Sterling’s Northwestern Steel and Wire Park moving toward opening day

With an opening day on the horizon, contractors, city officials and Riverfront Commission members continue to iron out wrinkles with Northwestern Steel and Wire Park.
Despite glitches, Sterling’s Northwestern Steel and Wire Park moving toward opening day
Historical covers for March 26: Dixon headed for better days ahead

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 26
Teen ServSafe certification training offered at SVCC

Youths ages 14 to 18 can register for the 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course. The course teaches food safety principles, proper food handling and sanitation, food-borne illness prevention and leadership in food service environments.
Oregon city officials consider starting Main Street program to help economic growth