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Project Rock will extend the multi-use path that runs west of Heritage Crossing with a pedestrian bridge over the Rock River using the old Illinois Central Railroad piers and construct an additional 2.8 miles of multi-use path.

This exhibition is open to high school freshman through seniors to showcase what young artists are creating and to provide a space for them to sell their artwork.

Preschool offerings are expanding in Dixon as Regional Office of Education No. 47 prepares to open two of four classrooms in April which, in all, will service up to 80 children at no cost to qualifying families.

The list honors students who received a semester grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.75 depending on the student’s college.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 17-23, 2025.

Candidates are on ballot for April 1 consolidated election.

The latest TALK-LINE interview features Dixon Police Department Sergeant Ryan Bivins talking about the return of the Honor Guard division of Dixon Police, which will participate in events such as parades and special activities.

See when State Sen. Li Arellano Jr.'s mobile constituent services will be visiting your town.

The campaign was held from Friday, Feb. 7, through Monday, Feb. 10.

With the March 2 grand opening of the newly renovated Dixon Historic Theatre, our historian, Tom Wadsworth, turns his attention to the rich history of this 100-year-old Dixon institution.

What I love about the church is it’s a place to journey through life together. To walk through times of doubt, belief, sorrow, and joy together.

Dixon’s St. Paul and Immanuel Lutheran churches raised a total of $2,430 to help pay off Dixon Public Schools’ student lunch debt through two fundraisers led by the youth ministry, Gerad Von Holten, praise band director at St. Paul, told Shaw Local.

The Regional Office of Education No. 47 will open four new preschool classrooms in April. The YMCA Childcare Facility and Open Sesame will house the classrooms.

Heavy equipment and manpower assembled at Page Park in Dixon last week to begin the next phase of Project Rock. The multi-million dollar project will be building a pedestrian bridge that will span the Rock River.

The TALK-LINE interview for February 27 featured the Marketing Manager at Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Andy Jackson, along with Stevie Renee Carney

SVCC Academics and Student Services Vice President Jon Mandrell has been named the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Award recipient.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

Plans also in the works for fourth annual Bellson Music Fest in Rock Falls.

Executive director: After a few years of getting the Economic Development Administration grant in order and all the pieces in place, we can proudly open our doors and say, “Welcome back."

After a two-year hiatus, Michael and Cynthia Flynn have returned with the opening of their new restaurant, Flynnie’s Kitchen.

An Ashton teen pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree murder, admitting he used a belt to strangle his girlfriend to death four months ago in the apartment they shared.

Dixon firefighters were called at 11:16 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, to 410 W. Eighth St., where the back porch was on fire, according to a news release.

The dean’s list honors students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The students also must have received at least 12 credit hours.

The Dixon School Board on Wednesday approved new hires, resignations and changes in status.

Cynthia and Michael Flynn have opened Flynnie's Kitchen at 92 South Peoria Ave. in Dixon.

Meagan Rothrock-Magana has been named vice president and chief nursing officer for OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Feb. 10-16, 2025.

Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discusses the city budget for this upcoming fiscal year and the slate of city council budget meetings to prepare the budget.

The Dixon City Council honored two people – one who’s working to create a sober community and a former city commissioner known for his integrity – in observance of Black History Month.

The college named 1,200 to the dean’s list. The list honors students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the term’s courses.

In a prepared statement SVCC Vice President of Academics and Student Services Jon Mandrell shared with Shaw Local, SVCC President Dave Hellmich said he could “see no reason” why the school’s federal funding should be “jeopardized.”

School champions from three area counties compete at Dixon High School on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in the regional spelling bee for a chance to represent the Sauk Valley in Washington, D.C.

Roller rinks and bowling alleys in Sterling, Dixon, Rockford and more offer indoor fun during the frigid winter months.

OSF HealthCare installed new main signage Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon.

Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed growing spending by about $2 billion without new income or service taxes in the upcoming fiscal year. Here is what Illinois Valley state lawmakers had to say about it.

For a free-will donation, the all-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and biscuits and gravy.

Working through the bitter cold, installers hoisted and secured new signage at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Dixon.

After months of closure and a $1.2 million renovation, The Dixon: Historic Theatre will reopen March 2, 2025, with the Broadway show “Spamilton.”

Outwork Elite partnered with the Garrett Ramos Foundation on Monday, Feb. 17, to host a free basketball camp for kids ranging from third through eighth grade. Over 120 players from throughout the Sauk Valley and beyond attended the clinic at Newman Central Catholic High School.

K.C. Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest awards were presented Feb. 3.

The 40th annual Polo Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Polo Centennial Grade School, 308 S. Pleasant Ave., Polo.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville recently announced that it awarded 400 diplomas to graduating students for the fall semester.

More than 30 fourth through eighth graders from Madison School and Reagan Middle School performed “Peter Pan Jr.” under the direction of Grace Wadsworth, Faith Morrison and Mardi Huffstutler.

Thanks to the generosity of students, Scout groups, churches and community members, 2,000 handmade Valentine’s cards were delivered to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other long-term care centers.

Get caught up on news and sports in the Sauk Valley for the week of Feb. 8-15, 2025.

Following OSF HealthCare’s Jan. 1 takeover of KSB Hospital, now OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, a longtime employee of Catholic care systems was selected as vice president and chief medical officer, according to a Friday news release from OSF.

37th District State Senator from Dixon, Li Arellano, comments on the governor’s budget address next week and a move by some Republican senators to make monies spent more transparent to the state

Iowa State University, Trinity Christian College and Aurora University also announce fall semester dean’s lists.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 3-9, 2025.

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its next “Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the steel dam, 298 14th St. NE, Milan.