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Doin' the Reindeer Dash in Prophetstown
Carter Malone, 7, of Prophetstown, crawls under an obstacle Saturday during the town's annual Reindeer Dash. To limit potential exposure to coronavirus, the free event for kids 12 and younger was modified this year: Entry times were staggered to allow only a few youngsters at a time to run the course, and touched surfaces were cleaned regularly. → Read More
Dashing through the snow
Squirrels dash across the snow-covered grass this morning at Hoover Park in Sterling. The first accumulation of the season arrived overnight, but won't last – the snow is expected to turn to rain today and Wednesday as temperatures hover in the mid 40s. → Read More
Girls golf: Class 1A Oregon Regional
The Dixon girls golf team won its second straight regional title, and senior Bella Heintzelman claimed her first regional crown as the Duchesses defeated runner-up Rock Falls by 19 strokes Wednesday at the Class 1A Oregon Regional at Silver Ridge Golf Course. Heintzelman's 74 was three shots ahead of Rock Falls' Megan Fiorini and Rochelle's Megan Thiravong, who shared second place. Oregon's Ava… → Read More
PHOTOS: Roundabout work underway
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Annual Whiteside County tractor drive takes a 40-mile rumble through the countryside
Antique tractors line up as they wait to leave New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling Monday morning at the beginning of the annual Whiteside County tractor drive. Forty-seven vintage and other tractors of all shapes, sizes and colors took part in the 40-mile ride, a fundraiser for the Whiteside County Agriculture in the Classroom program. → Read More
U.S. Route 30 road resurfacing project underway between Morrison and Emerson Road
A pavement grinder chews up a portion of the westbound lane of U.S. Route 30 Wednesday near Morrison. The $2.3 million project to resurface and patch 6.3 miles of Route 30 from French Creek Road east of Morrison to Emerson Road is part of the 6-year Rebuild Illinois capital plan, which the Illinois Department of Transportation and Gov. JB Pritzker released last fall. → Read More
Give me s'mores: Hikers take in Dixon's Lowell Park at dusk
Hikers walk along a path at Lowell Park during Saturday's dusk hike, hosted by the Dixon Park District. About 30 people enjoyed the sights and sounds of the park along the Rock River during the last half hour before the sun set. → Read More
Sterling Verizon store gives away backpacks full of back-to-school supplies
Isabelle Olivas, 7, and her brother Hugo, 4, both of Sterling, try on their new backpacks Sunday at the Verizon store in Sterling. TCC Verizon stores in Sterling and Rock Falls participated in a free backpack giveaway; each backpack was loaded back-to-school supplies, including pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and more. → Read More
Franklin Creek Conservation Association could use a little help
Mike Cleary (top) and Jim Lillyman work to prepare a space for the new sidewalk for the new outdoor education classroom at Franklin Creek State Natural Area. The Franklin Creek Conservation Association has completed a great deal of work on the structure, at 1480 Old Mill Road in Franklin Grove, with help from volunteers. Volunteers are still needed from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays to finish… → Read More
Music at the Square in Dixon
Lowell Harp and his grandson Timothy Shouer perform for a socially distanced audience Friday at the third Music at the Square performance at John Dixon Park in Dixon. The Dixon Chamber Main Street concert series features local musicians every other Friday. → Read More
Ridin' the rail: Dixon's newest playground feature opens to squeals and laughter
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Morrison's Resthave residents drop a line
Resthave Care and Rehabilitation Center in Morrison gives residents a chance to get some fresh air and try their luck at fishing Monday. Many shared fishing stories while others just enjoyed watching the catfish swim around in the two tanks. Coleta Sportsman's Club helped provide the fishing equipment and fish. → Read More
Fireworks on the Rock: New location brings Sauk Valley families together, while still properly apart
Families gather at the RB&W District Riverfront Park in Rock Falls to watch the Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees Independence Day fireworks show tonight. Concerns over COVID-19 kept the Jaycees from using its traditional launching pad at Westwood – thousands of people usually attend the show there, making social distancing impossible – so the club set up at Sterling's new riverside park on Wallace… → Read More
Rocketing off to glory: First batch of Rock Falls High grads get their diplomas
Emma Everly was the first graduate to walk across the stage this evening on the first day of Rock Falls High School's COVID-19-curtailed commencement. In what has become a familiar process this year, graduates took their turns walking solo across the gym stage to get their diplomas during the 4-hour event. The last of the Class of 2020 will do the same from noon to 4 p.m. Friday. → Read More
Farmers market opens at Haymarket Square in Dixon
Customers browse the selection Saturday as the Dixon Park District's Farmers Market opens for the season in Haymarket Square. Four vendors were on hand. Masks and hand sanitizer were used to help keep vendors and customers safe. For now, the market is open from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at 317 W. Third St. Call the park district at 815-284-3306 for more information on becoming a vendor. → Read More
Across the Mississippi: Protesters hold a peaceful demonstration in Clinton
Protesters march across the dike during a peaceful protest Tuesday across the Mississippi River in Clinton, Iowa. They were among thousands of people nationwide, including a group in Dixon, who have take to the streets to make known their frustration over the treatment of black Americans by police. The recent action was sparked by the death of George Floyd, killed on Memorial Day by a… → Read More
Demonstrators in Sterling draw attention to the police killing of a handcuffed Minneapolis man
A woman holds a sign this afternoon during a demonstration at the Sterling YWCA, held to bring attention to the death of George Floyd, killed Monday by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck while he was handcuffed and pleading that he could not breathe, and to the deaths of other black men killed by police.The officer, Derek Chauvin, was charged today with third-degree murder and… → Read More
Midway Drive-in opens to the delight of hundreds who show up ready to watch responsibly
Guests line up outside the Midway Drive-In at 912 Palmyra Road tonight, waiting to get in to see the season's opening night shows – "Grease" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," which owner Mike Kerz said he chose because of their ties to Illinois. "Grease" is based on the musical set in Chicago, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off is about three friends who go to a game at Wrigley Field and crash the Von… → Read More
Village of Progress puts on a 'We Miss You!' parade in Oregon, Mt. Morris
Village of Progress consumers and their families wave to passing vehicles as the VOP "We Miss You!" parade drives through the parking lot at Town and Country Lanes Sunday in Mt. Morris. The parade included VOP staff and volunteers, and the route traveled past the homes of of consumers in Oregon and Mount Morris. Those not on the parade route could park ath the bowling alley and watch from a… → Read More
Holy Koloni, Batman! Rock Falls Tourism unleashes its new fleet of ride-sharing bikes
Koloni rental bikes are out for the season, at stations behind the Days Inn, the Hennepin Canal, and at RB&W Park along the riverfront. Rock Falls Tourism launched the bike-sharing program at the very end of last summer, so the bikes are all practically brand new. They cost $1.50 an hour to use, and to do so, you must download the Koloni Share app to your smartphone, sign an agreement and have… → Read More