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May 23, 2025
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Arellano launches 2025 summer reading program for Illinois students

Arellano launches 2025 summer reading program for Illinois students

Students who complete the challenge will receive an official certificate of recognition from the Illinois Senate and an invitation to a celebratory ice cream social hosted by Arellano.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

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Twin City Conservatives meet May 24, will discuss Israel

Twin City Conservatives will host its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. May 24 at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 23, 2025 at 10:18 am CDT

Two Dixon firefighters sworn in Monday

Two Dixon firefighters sworn in Monday

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes administered the oath of office at Monday’s City Council meeting to two firefighters who joined the Dixon City Fire Department last summer.

By Payton Felix●
May 21, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Dixon council inks agreement with OSF Saint Katharine that allows enrollment in drug discount program

Dixon council inks agreement with OSF Saint Katharine that allows enrollment in drug discount program

The Dixon City Council has approved an agreement with OSF HealthCare marking its commitment to providing care to low-income and uninsured patients.

By Payton Felix●
May 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes

The TALK-LINE interview for May 20 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes responding to a caller’s question concerning lawn care in the community and discussion about keeping the city fresh with upcoming special activities planned

By John Sahly●
May 20, 2025 at 1:41 pm CDT

Buffalo Township agrees to donate old Polo Town Hall to theater group

Buffalo Township agrees to donate old Polo Town Hall to theater group

Trustees voted 4-1 to donate the building to the Polo Area Community Theatre following a presentation by Hart DuBois, a PACT board member, who outlined how the not-for-profit group planned to raise enough money to keep the building viable as a performance venue.

By Earleen Hinton●
May 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

State Rep. Fritts announces summer tour schedule

State Rep. Fritts announces summer tour schedule

The tour’s first coffee and conversation event will be held at 8 a.m. June 4 in Franklin Grove.

By Kate Santillan●
May 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Rep. Brad Fritts on recent state legislation

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Rep. Brad Fritts on recent state legislation

Read the transcript of our Talk-Line interview with State Rep. Brad Fritts discussing the status of his proposed legislation he put forward this year

By John Sahly●
May 17, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Rep. Brad Fritts on recent state legislation

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Rep. Brad Fritts on recent state legislation

The TALK-LINE interview for May 16 featured Illinois 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the progress made moving towards the end of the General Assembly session at the end of this montn

By John Sahly●
May 16, 2025 at 12:14 pm CDT

Residents speak out against proposed ordinance for public demonstrations in Oregon

Residents speak out against proposed ordinance for public demonstrations in Oregon

City Manager Darin DeHaan introduced the ordinance last month, telling city commissioners the new ordinance would give the city necessary information and time to prepare for demonstrations.

By Earleen Hinton●
May 15, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Report: Sterling’s crime down in most categories in 2024, but murders, burglaries, aggravated assaults up

Report: Sterling’s crime down in most categories in 2024, but murders, burglaries, aggravated assaults up

The number of reports of stolen vehicles and burglaries in Sterling also increased in 2024, according to the report.

By Brandon Clark●
May 08, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Retiring Sterling deputy police chief: Witnessing robbery as a child sparked his respect for the badge, career

Retiring Sterling deputy police chief: Witnessing robbery as a child sparked his respect for the badge, career

As a young boy, Jeff Mohr witnessed his sister being robbed of the money she’d collected from selling candy bars for a church fundraiser. That theft led their parents to call the police and, ultimately, inspired Mohr to become a police officer. He will retire June 17.

By Brandon Clark●
May 07, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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