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June 26, 2025
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Photos: Morrison Community Hospital expansion
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Photos: Morrison Community Hospital expansion

Construction on a $14 million expansion at Morrison Community Hospital is experiencing some slight delays, pushing the completion date from January to May 2026.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 26, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: State Sen. Arellano hosts town hall meeting at The Dixon
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Photos: State Sen. Arellano hosts town hall meeting at The Dixon

State Sen. Li Arellano holds a town hall meeting Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Dixon Historic Theatre.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Dixon announces its 2025 street project list
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Photos: Dixon announces its 2025 street project list

Dixon city officials have released their street work plans. Work will begin at the conclusion of the Petunia Festival, which runs July 3-6, 2025.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Summer Splash in Rock Falls
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Photos: Summer Splash in Rock Falls

Heat shortened the day a bit, but there was still lots of fun and cool treats served up Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Rock Falls' Summer Splash.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Entrepreneurial spirit shines in Dixon
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Photos: Entrepreneurial spirit shines in Dixon

Vida Rubio, 11, sets up shop in Dixon on Monday, June 23, 2025, to help fund a planned trip to Mexico.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: 2025 Sauk Valley Spring Sports Photos
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Photos: 2025 Sauk Valley Spring Sports Photos

With the conclusion of the 2025 high school spring sports season, take a look back at some of the best images from the Sauk Valley.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: 2025 Juneteenth celebration in Sterling
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Photos: 2025 Juneteenth celebration in Sterling

The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance hosted a Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

By Brian Hurley for Shaw Local●
June 21, 2025 at 1:41 pm CDT

Photos: Sick Summer makes Rock Falls visit
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Photos: Sick Summer makes Rock Falls visit

Sick the Mag drivers rolled into town Thursday, June 19, 2025, to show off their cars and rubber-burning skills for Rock Falls Tourism's Block Party.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 20, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Oregon Park District's Concerts in the Park
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Photos: Oregon Park District's Concerts in the Park

Hot and humid temperatures and music by “That Gurl” kicked off the 2025 season of the Oregon Park District’s Concerts in the Park Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 19, 2025 at 12:26 pm CDT

Photos: Dixon signs electrical contract

Photos: Dixon signs electrical contract

The city of Dixon has signed a third party contract with MC Squared Energy Services effective June 17, 2025, for electrical service.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT
Sauk Valley Views: Photos of the Week for June 13-19, 2025

Sauk Valley Views: Photos of the Week for June 13-19, 2025

Get caught up on news in the Sauk Valley for the week of June 13-19, 2025.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT
Photos: Father's Day Hillclimb in Mt. Morris

Photos: Father's Day Hillclimb in Mt. Morris

Sunny skies and a large crowd made for the perfect match at the annual Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Father’s Day Hillclimb on Sunday, June 15.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 17, 2025 at 3:47 pm CDT

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