On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Lauren Metzler, founder of Tevin's Tribe, a dedicated space for families and the community to honor loved ones lost to substance use disorder. The pair talk about the organization's upcoming events.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Duane Long with updates on parks, programs and events from the Dixon Park District.

A 1,798-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1990, has changed hands.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Heather Grobe from the Dixon Family YMCA about this year's Reagan Run and how you can get involved.

This third annual celebration will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Falls Public Library and will honor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the transformative power of reading.

The Mt. Morris Jamboree recently announced the debut performance of Steve Colvin’s Men In Black on June 26.

A single-family home in Fulton that sold for $40,666 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Lee County / Whiteside in the past week.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four historic front pages from late June across different eras. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from local tragedies and political shifts to powerful community movements

A single-family home located at 3902 15th Avenue in Sterling has a new owner since June 4.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 8-12, 2026.

Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon has announced the full-time and part-time students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for high academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester.

Wahl, a professional and consumer grooming product manufacturer headquartered in Sterling, has announced the appointment of John J. Anton Jr. as chief executive officer effective July 6.

The single-family residence located at 1652 Overlook Drive in Dixon was sold on May 21, for $258,000, or $161 per square foot.

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference released its All-Conference baseball and softball teams this week. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown both had multiple players recognized in the TRAC East.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District and the Rochelle Township High School District are in talks on a potential agreement that could result in a shared-use facility at Helms Park in the future, Park District Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger said June 18.

GUEST COLUMN: We are celebrating some amazing things happening within the RR5K this year and perfect additions to an already exciting morning. July 4 is not only the run; it happens to be the 250th anniversary of America.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Lee County / Whiteside, here's what sold for $150,000 or under during the past week.

A Lee County judge ordered a sex offender evaluation on Thursday for a Dixon man charged with sexual abuse and domestic battery.