Voices from the Dixon Mausoleum will rise to observe the structure's 100th anniversary during the annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk. Five volunteers will portray historically significant people buried in the mausoleum during the cemetery walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 28, 2025.

Ellie McLaughlin, a senior, has been named Amboy High School student of the month for September.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 9 featured Goodfellows of Lee County Executive Director Clara Harris updating the annual “Holiday Drive” sponsored by the organization, which offers “holiday shopping” for those in need of gifts.

Ross Eden recently completed the installation of 12 bluebird houses along the Rock Falls Birding Trail at Lawrence Park.

The 19th annual Cops and Bobbers fishing derby will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Page Park in Dixon.

The popular community-wide event gives residents the opportunity to clean out their homes, find new treasures, and shop local bargains throughout the Sauk Valley.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 1-5, 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 8 featured Lee County Health Department Infectious Disease Coordinator Elizabeth Accardi discussing the upcoming influenza season and the health department’s offering of flu shot clinics.

Four musical acts entertained an excited crowd Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Dement Town.