The Dixon City Council on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, approved an agreement with Fehr Graham to complete the final design plans for extending the multi-use path that runs east of the Rock River. Construction is expected to start in fall 2026 or spring 2027.

Founded in 1940, First State Bank has served local families and small businesses for generations. They now serve communities across the region with 19 locations.

Lee County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.

Whiteside County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.

Dixon’s Fourth Avenue will be closed at the 600 block between Martin and Long streets on Monday, Nov. 3, through Wednesday, Nov. 5, to allow for a water service repair.

Already struggling with growing numbers of people in need of food assistance, Sauk Valley-area food pantries are now bracing for the even greater numbers expected in the wake of SNAP benefits ending Nov. 1, 2025, as part of the federal government shutdown.

Halfway through the filing period, several Lee and Whiteside county candidates have turned in their nomination papers in the run up to the March 17, 2026, primary election.

The Dixon Police Department is hiring as part of the new chief's plan to decrease officer burnout while increasing community presence.

Several Lee County candidates turned in their nomination papers Monday, Oct. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 – the first two days candidates could file for the March 17, 2026, primary election.