The initiative aims to ensure that children from preschool through 12th grade start the school year with confidence and comfort, according to a news release.
Dixon Public Schools will kick off a new transitional kindergarten program at the start of the 2025-26 school year. The program was developed in response to kindergarten students’ increasing behavioral issues at Washington Elementary School.
The bus will be parked by Lions Gazebo on West Market Street from 8 a.m. to noon. Lions will offer a free Sight and Sound test.
The legislation would make NWS meteorologists and support staff “mission critical” public safety workers, giving them the same employment protections as airport Transportation Security Administration agents and making it harder for future administrations to lay them off.
A Dixon man has written a book about the long-lasting impact of childhood bullying and the quiet strength it takes to survive it.
Polo Area Community Theatre will perform “The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13.
The TALK-LINE interview for July 9 featured Shaw Local News Managing Editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, Charlene Bielema, looking at stories of interest to the area.
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for June 30 to July 3, 2025.
Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll is opening the third musical of the 2025 summer season with “Waitress”, which runs from July 11 through July 27.