Oregon Chamber of Commerce Moving

It was quick and easy at the Oregon City Council meeting held Tuesday night. Julie Bassett with Together for Taft gave a presentation about her organization’s efforts to keep the Lorado Taft Campus open after NIU announced
Sen. Arellano Seeks to Hear Thoughts and Questions During Legislative Recap Tuesday Evening

State Senator from Dixon, Li Arellano Jr, is hoping to hear of thoughts and concerns from the voters in his district. Thursday evening, he held a legislative recap event at the Dixon Historic Theatre Tuesday evening. Arellano
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Leah Nelson about 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival

The TALK-LINE interview for June 24 featured the second vice president of the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival, Leah Nelson, previewing the entire event starting with pre-festival information leading up to the four-day celebration, running July 3 through
Dixon country artist to sing national anthem at Cubs game: ‘It’s bigger than a bucket list thing’

Gina Venier says singing the national anthem July 2 at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs game “will be one of the most special days of my life.”
Plenty of Goodies to Go Along With Good Music From Dixon Municipal Band

The Summer Sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band continues on Thursday June 26 at 7:30 PM at the Page Park Band Shell. Come listen to The Music-Makers, Parade of the Tall Ships, Salute to American Jazz, La
Two Vehicle Crash Sends Four to Area Hospitals

On Saturday, July 21, Ogle County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of North Mt. Morris Road and West Pond Road, Leaf River, for a two-vehicle accident. After investigation, Deputies determined that a Chevy Equinox, operated by
Whiteside County Sheriff Warns of Blacktop or Sealcoating Scams

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office say they have received some call as of late regarding potential blacktop or sealcoating scams. A “blacktop scam” or “sealcoating scam” typically refers to a fraudulent scheme where individuals or companies offer
Entrepreneurial spirit: Girl sells lemonade in Dixon to fund upcoming trip to Mexico

Attending a quinceanera in Tala, Mexico was Vida Rubio’s motivation to set up shop Monday, June 23, 2025, along busy Galena Avenue in Dixon.
5 Things to Do: Rock Falls’ Touch A Truck, CannaFest in the Sauk Valley this weekend

Looking for something to do in the Sauk Valley? Here are five suggestions.
Rock Falls’ Summer Splash ushers in the season

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Splash did its best to cool down visitors Saturday, June 21, 2025.