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Dixon Police Officer Collin Grady was honored at Monday’s Dixon City Council meeting for his actions Jan. 8 that saved the life of a driver whose vehicle struck a house and a gas line.

Dixon Police Officer Collin Grady was honored at Monday’s Dixon City Council meeting for his actions Jan. 8 that saved the life of a driver whose vehicle struck a house and a gas line.

Artists within a 35-mile radius of Dixon or who are permanent residents of Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll, Stevenson or Jo Daviess counties and who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enter.

The Sterling Police Department will be getting a 2025 Chevy Tahoe to replace the 2023 Ford Explorer that was wrecked in a Christmas Day 2025 crash in downtown Sterling. 

A summertime block party-style event is coming to downtown Sterling on July 25. Sterling Street Fest will be a one-day, afternoon-to-evening event featuring live bands, food and activities.

Amboy High School has announced its fall 2025 honor roll.

The Next Picture Show is now accepting submissions for Blooming Fusion, a juried exhibition celebrating artistic interpretations of flowers, plants, and gardens. The exhibition will be on view Feb. 18 through March 28 at The Next Picture Show.

Prairie Brome Solar is investing in a local initiative that helps children feel safe, heard, and supported during the earliest stages of healing after abuse.

Joe Berning on a top priority for the state house: To promote a fair and progressive tax system which needs to phase out the current flat tax. It would be the best way to accomplish so many other goals for Illinois. Read Berning's full questionnaire here

A Deer Grove man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence during a head-on crash that killed a Sterling businessman admitted to using drugs while on probation and could now face prison.

Alan E. Thompson Jr., 52, pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence in connection with the collision that killed Timothy D. Gonigam, president of Astec Mobile Screens, in 2020.

The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton will present their Feb. 11 Wild Winter Wednesday program featuring Sandy Bartels of Midwest Pets for Life and her pet pig, Frank Swine-atra.

After falling behind by double-digits in the first five minutes Monday, Newman figured things out. Lucy Oetting got hot from deep, and the rest of the Comets followed in a 60-51 win over Stillman Valley.

Sterling bowling won the Western Big 6 Conference meet as Sarah Doughty was individual champion. Dixon, Sterling, Oregon and Polo girls basketball also had wins in Monday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Morrison Junior High School students took part in middle school chess tournaments at St. Mary’s Winter Chess Classic in Metamora and the MLK Chess Tournament in Normal on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19, respectively.

From 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, the group will have coffee, snacks and a still life for you to sketch.

Dixon Police Deputy Chief Douglas Lehman has retired after three decades in law enforcement, the department announced Friday.

1st Gateway Credit Union Foundation celebrated another successful Credit Union Kicks shoe drop Jan. 27, delivering a brand-new pair of shoes and socks to every student at Fulton Elementary School.

Stop by the Erie Public Library through Feb. 14 to take advantage of the DIY Valentine station.

Riverdale High School announces its academic excellence, high honor roll and honor roll for the first semester.

The event begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 10th Ave. in Fulton. Those attending will hear the thoughts of these new owners/operators on how to build a business amid today’s economic atmosphere.

A Lee County judge will visit St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon on Feb. 12 as part of a statewide program aimed at boosting early literacy.

In addition to their regular studies and activities, Christ Lutheran School's students this week participated in each day’s theme by dressing up and working collectively on various activities.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Dixon wrestling won a regional title as five wrestlers won their bracket. Other local wrestlers advanced to the sectional round, Dixon and Rock Falls boys basketball won, Sterling's Sarah Doughty won the Dixon bowling invite and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley Roundup.