Dixon Police Chief says Protestors Exercised Their Free Speech Peacefully
A little over a week ago, throughout the nation there were protests called the No Kings Protests. There was just such a protest in Dixon. A couple hundred persons participated. Dixon City Councilman Mike Venier said the
Hot Weather Saturday Causes Rock Falls Summer Splash to be Cut Short
The Summer Splash in Rock Falls kicked off this past Saturday. However, the weather and high temperatures would have the final say. Shortly after 11:00 AM, the annual event began. Filling the grounds at the RB&W Park
Dixon Stage Left Presenting a World Premiere
Dixon Stage Left is presenting the World Premiere of “GRANDMOTHER’S SHIV” by local playwright, Perry Paliga. Paliga is also a painter who has been active in the Chicago area and Midwest for over thirty years. He trained
Rock Falls Police Stepping Up Patrols for the July Fourth Traffic Enforcement
Rock Falls Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 20 through July 7 to encompass three summer weekends leading up
Sterling woman’s Pirate Mom Soapworks sails into Shoppes at Grandon
Crystal Boehm’s body care business is sailing full steam ahead, anchored in Sterling and steered by passion.
Sauk Valley celebrates Juneteenth
The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance hosted a Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.
Sauk Valley Views: Photos of the Week for June 13-19, 2025
The Sauk Valley showed off its pride, protested against kings and walked to fight cancer last week. Take a look back at these and other stories in our photos of the week collection.
Morrison entrepreneur celebrates Midwest roots with curated gift shop in Sterling
Kari Carpenter owns The Midwest Mercantile, which sells a collection of carefully curated, “giftable” items at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza in downtown Sterling.
Newman’s Daniel Kelly takes in final football action at Shrine Game
Newman’s Daniel Kelly took part in the 51st annual all-star Shrine Game on Saturday, closing out a standout high school football career.
A piece of Dixon history: Was Lowell Park inspired by Walden Pond?
Today’s column showcases the story behind Charles Russell Lowell’s 1859 purchase of the land that would someday become Dixon’s Lowell Park.