The Nature in Nachusa exhibition opens Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 18 at The Next Picture Show in Dixon. The opening reception and awards presentation will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19.

A Lee County judge ruled Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, to maintain the several pretrial release conditions previously imposed on a Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse.

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The 50 at $50 in 50 Days campaign funds will be matched by an unknown benefactor for Dixon Stage Left project.

Hope Cancer Wellness Center at 1637 Plock Drive in Dixon offers a 6-week series that will provide tools to help people work through grief.

The Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff & Rib Competition is Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in the Beanblossom parking lot on River Street in downtown Dixon.

A large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Old Lee County Courthouse in Dixon on Friday evening, Sept. 12, 2025, to mourn the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

The second annual West Fest starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Vaile Park, 2023 W. Third St., in Dixon.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 12 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon.

Residents from across the Sauk Valley are gathering at the Old Lee County Courthouse at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, to mourn the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, who was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at a university event in Utah.

No DUIs, 2 seat belt, 3 distracted driving, 5 moving violations and 24 warnings made.

Wadsworth: Dixon’s saddest tragedy of the last 100 years is likely the 1957 story of the little Guernsey girls. The heart-rending accident emerged from a quarry at Dixon’s cement plant and was front-page news from coast to coast.

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

As part of their 9/11 Never Forget Project, the Young America’s Foundation has been planting flags across the nation since 2003. The project is still ongoing and seen firsthand at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon.

The Next Picture Show will host its fourth annual Wine Tasting Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the main gallery at 113 W. First St. in downtown Dixon.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon is proud to announce the recipients of its third-quarter DAISY and Sunflower Awards. The DAISY winners are Kaitlynn Pfeiffer and Paige Lewis, while the Sunflower Award winner is Audra Suter.

National touring artists Orianthi, Buckcherry and Dishwalla will perform at The Dixon Theatre this fall.

The PGA formed a juniors league 10 years ago as a way to get kids excited about golf. Now, golf pro Chip Staebell is working to make that league a reality here locally.

2,977 flags planted on the lawn of the Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon represent the number of lives lost on 9/11.

Sauk Valley Community College will dedicate its basketball court to longtime athletic director and men’s basketball coach Russ Damhoff during a special ceremony.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 10 featured Kreider Services Florissa Center clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Gumbiner discussing the role the Florissa Center plays in providing assistance to children with developmental, behavioral, learning, social, and emotional needs.

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.

Golf pro Chip Staebell has been working with young golfers to form a PGA Jr. League next year. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, was the second of three fall golf sessions.

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

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

Millions of Americans are impacted by substance use disorders, mental illnesses and suicide each year.

Serving hours are from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. The cost is $18.

A stand-out Dixon High School soccer player has taken her game overseas after signing with a professional soccer club in Sarajevo.

Discover Dixon held its third annual Dement Town Music Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, on Dixon's west side.

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At the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, students are not just learning about technology – they are taking it apart, putting it back together and coding their way into the future.

The first-aid kits are designed to combine veterinary and tactical medicine expertise.

OSF Saint Katharine in Dixon will host Salad Day on Sept. 10 to raise funds for the United Way of Lee County. This year’s featured item is the Apple Harvest Sizzling Salad, a fan favorite made with crisp romaine lettuce, apples, celery, mozzarella cheese, and poppyseed dressing.

After a business in Dixon’s shopping plaza off Lowell Park Road gave the OK, the city can now begin constructing a sidewalk adjacent to the roadway.

Babson Farms and the H.B.B. Foundation will support the 54 registered and future AFC students who will earn their tuition and fees at Sauk Valley Community College through the Impact Program.

The Dixon City Council approved an agreement with an Illinois contractor Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, to complete the demolition of five city-owned properties that officials plan to redevelop.

The grant will also support training for medical and mental healthcare providers to recognize prenatal alcohol exposure, refer children for evaluation and services, and implement parenting intervention.

A Dixon man has been charged with aggravated battery and several other offenses after police say he chased a family member with a knife Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, and injured a person who disarmed him.

The 76th Grand Detour Arts Festival – one of the oldest of its kind in northern Illinois – returns Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, to the John Deere Historic Site with art, music and food.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee County for Aug. 25-29, 2025.

The honorees include two groups from Franklin Grove and Dixon recognized for their vital roles in conserving and maintaining Franklin Creek State Natural Area.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 3 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing infrastructure activity taking place on road surfaces in Lowell Park and river shore-up plans for the Rock River shoreline in Lowell Park.

The city of Dixon has unveiled the draft of its comprehensive plan, which will guide city leaders’ decisions for the next two decades. It's a comprehensive plan that outlines the city’s long-term goals for the area and how to achieve them.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 2 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang discussing the recently held “Venetian Night” event.

Through hands-on projects in photography, graphic design, video editing and digital drawing, Whiteside Area Career Center students explore the tools and techniques used by professionals in the creative industry, all while building portfolios of their own.

Dixon has unveiled a comprehensive plan to address needs and wants in the community to improve the lives, and future, of its residents.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Damien DuBois, a 2024 Dixon High School graduate, is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea.

Prevent Child Abuse America has announced that the Healthy Families America affiliate, Sinnissippi Centers Inc., has been accredited as a provider of high-quality home visiting services to pregnant families and families with infants and young children.

The Paddle & Feast Canoe & Kayak Adventure launches Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, and will take up to 25 participants on a scenic, three-hour trip from Grand Detour to Lowell Park in Dixon.

While their classmates head to math or English, students at the Whiteside Area Career Center are taking part in mock trials and learning how to deescalate suspects – all as part of real-world law enforcement training.