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Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick in next year.
Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.
Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.
Arellano opposes Pritzker’s new public transit funding, says it ‘shifts costs onto 37th District’
Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick in next year.
Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick in next year.
Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.
Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.
Dixon beat Rockford Christian in BNC action as Brody Nicklaus scored 18 points. Milledgeville, Oregon and Forreston boys picked up wins, Sterling girls bowling is 5-0 and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
Dixon boys win BNC opener: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon beat Rockford Christian in BNC action as Brody Nicklaus scored 18 points. Milledgeville, Oregon and Forreston boys picked up wins, Sterling girls bowling is 5-0 and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Dixon beat Rockford Christian in BNC action as Brody Nicklaus scored 18 points. Milledgeville, Oregon and Forreston boys picked up wins, Sterling girls bowling is 5-0 and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
The American Legion in Dixon will serve from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
Dixon American Legion serving pork loin dinner Dec. 19
The American Legion in Dixon will serve from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The American Legion in Dixon will serve from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.
Rock Falls council appoints Ryan McKanna police chief, ending months of contention among city leaders
The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.
A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement in a case accusing him of home invasion, sex assault, and aggravated battery was turned down in Whiteside County Circuit Court says his right to a speedy trial has been violated and is asking that the case be dismissed
Rock Falls man asks judge to dismiss home invasion, sex assault case; says speedy trial deadline has passed
A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement in a case accusing him of home invasion, sex assault, and aggravated battery was turned down in Whiteside County Circuit Court says his right to a speedy trial has been violated and is asking that the case be dismissed
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December 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement in a case accusing him of home invasion, sex assault, and aggravated battery was turned down in Whiteside County Circuit Court says his right to a speedy trial has been violated and is asking that the case be dismissed
Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.
Culver’s of Rock Falls donates $1,700 to Whiteside County Honor Flight
Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.
Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.
Farmers diversify operation with social media
Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.
The Dixon Historic Theatre will screen "White Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 19.
5 Things to Do: Holiday movies at The Dixon, holiday lights in Rock Falls and more!
The Dixon Historic Theatre will screen "White Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 19.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Dixon Historic Theatre will screen "White Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 19.
Logan Thome plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for 2 years then transfer to a 4-year university.
Thome is Rock Falls High School December student of the month
Logan Thome plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for 2 years then transfer to a 4-year university.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Logan Thome plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for 2 years then transfer to a 4-year university.
Sterling boys wrestling beat Fulton 40-39, Newman boys basketball won, Dixon boys bowling is 3-0 and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
Sterling boys wrestling beats Fulton by 1 point: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling boys wrestling beat Fulton 40-39, Newman boys basketball won, Dixon boys bowling is 3-0 and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Sterling boys wrestling beat Fulton 40-39, Newman boys basketball won, Dixon boys bowling is 3-0 and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
These devices can detect and alert the officer using them of the presence of card skimming apparatus, which are used to steal credit and debit card information.
The First National Bank in Amboy donates card skimmer detection devices to Dixon Police Department
These devices can detect and alert the officer using them of the presence of card skimming apparatus, which are used to steal credit and debit card information.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
These devices can detect and alert the officer using them of the presence of card skimming apparatus, which are used to steal credit and debit card information.
Almost year since OSF HealthCare took over Dixon’s former KSB Hospital, the City Council voted Monday, Dec. 15, to repeal the 130-year-old ordinance that created KSB.
Dixon council repeals 1895 ordinance that established KSB Hospital, measure comes 1 year after OSF merger
Almost year since OSF HealthCare took over Dixon’s former KSB Hospital, the City Council voted Monday, Dec. 15, to repeal the 130-year-old ordinance that created KSB.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Almost year since OSF HealthCare took over Dixon’s former KSB Hospital, the City Council voted Monday, Dec. 15, to repeal the 130-year-old ordinance that created KSB.
Under a one-year management agreement that went into effect Dec. 1, the YMCA of Rock River Valley will provide executive leadership support to the Dixon YMCA, working closely with the local Board of Directors and staff
Dixon YMCA partners with YMCA of Rock River Valley under 1-year agreement to strengthen, enhance Dixon Y
Under a one-year management agreement that went into effect Dec. 1, the YMCA of Rock River Valley will provide executive leadership support to the Dixon YMCA, working closely with the local Board of Directors and staff
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December 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Under a one-year management agreement that went into effect Dec. 1, the YMCA of Rock River Valley will provide executive leadership support to the Dixon YMCA, working closely with the local Board of Directors and staff
The Job Search Workshop is held the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library.
Tri-County Opportunities Council’s Neal featured at BEST job workshop
The Job Search Workshop is held the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Job Search Workshop is held the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library.
Whiteside County deputies took children shopping Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during their annual Shop with a Cop event in Sterling. - Photos by Brian Hurley
Photos: Whiteside County deputies, children go on annual shopping spree
Whiteside County deputies took children shopping Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during their annual Shop with a Cop event in Sterling. - Photos by Brian Hurley
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December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Whiteside County deputies took children shopping Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during their annual Shop with a Cop event in Sterling. - Photos by Brian Hurley
State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is calling on constituents to submit bill ideas ahead of the new legislative session starting in January.
Rep. McCombie calls for constituent ideas, asking for proposals for new legislation
State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is calling on constituents to submit bill ideas ahead of the new legislative session starting in January.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is calling on constituents to submit bill ideas ahead of the new legislative session starting in January.
Host Brandon Clark chats with Sam Kersey, President of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, recapping the Chamber's 2025 year, including the recent Christmas Walk, Hometown Holidays, Ambassador Club and more.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Sam Kersey, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce
Host Brandon Clark chats with Sam Kersey, President of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, recapping the Chamber's 2025 year, including the recent Christmas Walk, Hometown Holidays, Ambassador Club and more.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Host Brandon Clark chats with Sam Kersey, President of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, recapping the Chamber's 2025 year, including the recent Christmas Walk, Hometown Holidays, Ambassador Club and more.
The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has officially launched with a mission to provide hope and financial support to families facing pediatric cancer while also offering scholarships to students pursuing agricultural careers.
Millie Moo Foundation launches in Hillsdale to assist families facing pediatric cancer
The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has officially launched with a mission to provide hope and financial support to families facing pediatric cancer while also offering scholarships to students pursuing agricultural careers.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has officially launched with a mission to provide hope and financial support to families facing pediatric cancer while also offering scholarships to students pursuing agricultural careers.
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025.
Lee County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025.
Dixon's Ahmyrie McGowan scored 20 points in a 43-32 loss to 7-0 Morton. Oregon and Rock Falls girls won, Oregon boys basketball fell to Byron and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.
Dixon’s Ahmyrie McGowan scores 20 points in loss to Morton: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon's Ahmyrie McGowan scored 20 points in a 43-32 loss to 7-0 Morton. Oregon and Rock Falls girls won, Oregon boys basketball fell to Byron and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Dixon's Ahmyrie McGowan scored 20 points in a 43-32 loss to 7-0 Morton. Oregon and Rock Falls girls won, Oregon boys basketball fell to Byron and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.
Z'Viyon Martin's 3-pointer with two seconds left completed Rock Falls' 15-point comeback against Mendota on Monday.
Z’Viyon Martin’s late triple completes Rock Falls’ comeback over Mendota
Z'Viyon Martin's 3-pointer with two seconds left completed Rock Falls' 15-point comeback against Mendota on Monday.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Z'Viyon Martin's 3-pointer with two seconds left completed Rock Falls' 15-point comeback against Mendota on Monday.
Byron downed Oregon 79-62 on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at the 64th Forreston Holiday Tournament at Forreston High School.
Photos: Byron downs Oregon 79-62 at Forreston Holiday Tournament
Byron downed Oregon 79-62 on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at the 64th Forreston Holiday Tournament at Forreston High School.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Byron downed Oregon 79-62 on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at the 64th Forreston Holiday Tournament at Forreston High School.
Sterling forced 38 turnovers and Joslynn James scored 32 points as the Golden Warriors cruised to a 58-21 victory over La Salle-Peru on MOnday.
Sterling’s pressure, Joslynn James’ 32 points lead Golden Warriors to big win over L-P
Sterling forced 38 turnovers and Joslynn James scored 32 points as the Golden Warriors cruised to a 58-21 victory over La Salle-Peru on MOnday.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Sterling forced 38 turnovers and Joslynn James scored 32 points as the Golden Warriors cruised to a 58-21 victory over La Salle-Peru on MOnday.
James Cocar is planning to work toward a dual major in mechanical engineering and saxophone performance.
Cocar is Dixon High School’s student of the month for December
James Cocar is planning to work toward a dual major in mechanical engineering and saxophone performance.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
James Cocar is planning to work toward a dual major in mechanical engineering and saxophone performance.
Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-aged kids.
Morrison’s Odell Public Library hosts storytimes, Lego Club
Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-aged kids.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-aged kids.