Payton Felix

Dixon Public Schools District 170 administration is looking at ways to reduce spending due to recent federal funding cuts along with several years of rising health insurance costs and decreasing student enrollment numbers.

A former student at Dixon Public Schools District 170 is returning in July as superintendent.

The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department and Advance EMS responded Tuesday, Dec. 23, to a report of a grill fire at McDonald’s, 207 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Members of the Rock Falls Police Department were dispatched Monday, Dec. 22, to complete operation Santa Claus.

A Dixon native now serving as an elementary principal in Polo will be Dixon Public Schools' next superintendent after current Superintendent Margo Empen retires in July 2026.

The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city's new police chief.

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.

Bill and Dick’s Barber Shop in Dixon will close for good in March 2026 after 60 years of operation.

The Coloma Township Board faced vehement protests from a large crowd Wednesday, Dec. 10, before voting 3-2 to approve a 43% property tax hike.

Strategic Steps Counseling will offer individual, youth, family and couples counseling specializing in anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions, among other areas. Opening day is Jan. 5 at 603 First Ave., Suite 202, in Sterling.

Despite the smell in Sterling and Rock Falls on Monday, there’s no widespread natural gas leak, officials say

The city of Rock Falls and two fire officials are taking steps that could pave the way for an appeal of a $31.5 million verdict issued against them in connection with Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos’s 2021 line-of-duty death

The Dixon Police Department made no DUI arrests during the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to its program partnering with local cab companies that gave people rides.

An Ogle County judge set a Feb. 17 trial for an animal rights activist accused of falsely reporting a shooting at a rodeo near Rochelle

Four years after Sauk Valley Community College launched its earned-tuition program, the community is noticing its impact on volunteerism.