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May 17, 2025
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Decor & More: Rock Falls crafter turns passion into home-based business

Decor & More: Rock Falls crafter turns passion into home-based business

Decor & More is a home-based business in Rock Falls specializing in charmingly whimsical pre-made wooden signs, door hangers, shelf sitters, do-it-yourself kits and coffee mugs.

By Brandon Clark●
May 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Color Me Happy art studio in Sterling paints DIY art in a new light

Color Me Happy art studio in Sterling paints DIY art in a new light

Owner Sonia Robinson opened the studio two months ago after deciding to downsize her former business, Primitive Frills, to spend more time doing what she loves, art.

By Brandon Clark●
May 16, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Ben’s Phresh Kutz to open new Rock Falls barbershop later this year

Ben’s Phresh Kutz to open new Rock Falls barbershop later this year

The iconic Rock Falls barbershop is getting a new home. The new location will be fully wheelchair accessible and ADA-compliant, offering expanded amenities, including additional barber stations, a dedicated employee break room and a private manager’s office.

By Brandon Clark●
May 15, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Rock Falls’ Steel Town Speed restores, elevates performance of classic cars, hot rods

Rock Falls’ Steel Town Speed restores, elevates performance of classic cars, hot rods

Tyler Felder’s classic car and hot rod shop, Steel Town Speed, specializes in custom restorations, performance upgrades and full ground-up builds.

By Brandon Clark●
May 14, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Dixon auto repair business says goodbye after over 55 years of keeping community rolling

Dixon auto repair business says goodbye after over 55 years of keeping community rolling

Russ Shuck is closing his automotive service business. He will continue to offer towing services.

By Brandon Clark●
May 11, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Jennifer Lang of Discover Dixon on May events

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Jennifer Lang of Discover Dixon on May events

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast featuring the Community Relations and Events Director with Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Main Street and Discover Dixon, Jennifer Lang.

By John Sahly●
May 05, 2025 at 6:05 pm CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Jennifer Lang of Discover Dixon on May events

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Jennifer Lang of Discover Dixon on May events

The TALK-LINE interview for May 5 featured the Community Relations and Events Director with Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Main Street and Discover Dixon, Jennifer Lang.

By John Sahly●
May 05, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sam Kersey, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sam Kersey, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce

The TALK-LINE interview for May 2 featured the President and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey.

By John Sahly●
May 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sam Kersey, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sam Kersey, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview for May 2 featuring the President and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey.

By John Sahly●
May 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

3 promoted at Farmers National Bank

3 promoted at Farmers National Bank

The bank provides lending, deposit, trust and wealth management services throughout northwest Illinois from locations in Prophetstown, Geneseo, Morrison and Mount Carroll.   

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 03, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Fritts honors Rochelle’s Flight Deck as April local business highlight

Fritts honors Rochelle’s Flight Deck as April local business highlight

State Rep. Brad Fritts congratulated owner Ashley Bick for her continued hard work and noted that she had recently purchased a catering truck to support her expanding restaurant operations.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 01, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Sterling youth group partners with Culver’s of Rock Falls to raise funds for church camp

Sterling youth group partners with Culver’s of Rock Falls to raise funds for church camp

The Velocity Youth Group from Sterling’s Abiding Word Church has partnered with Culver’s of Rock Falls, 1901 Harley Davidson Drive, to host a Share Night fundraiser event from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29.

By Brandon Clark●
April 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

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