Rachel Rodgers
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Sterling, IL, United States
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Recent articles by Rachel:
Solar project proposed near Franklin Grove
Pollinator-friendly grasses would be planted, and they expect a reduction in stormwater runoff and soil erosion. → Read More
State Rep. Fritts receives committee assignments
Fritts will be opening a district office at 101 W. First St., Suite 501, in Dixon. → Read More
UP train blocks traffic to Lee County subdivision after workers timed out
The train had blocked the roadways for several hours. → Read More
Dixon council approves new public works position, changes to department
The new structure will help to minimize overlap and streamline operations, City Manager Danny Langloss said. → Read More
Dunkin’ franchise opens in Dixon
Dunkin' is open in Dixon after work was delayed during the pandemic. → Read More
U.S. Rep. Sorensen makes first House speech
Sorensen said he’s “ready to put partisan politics aside and get to work in the 118th Congress.” → Read More
Sauk Valley counties at low risk for COVID-19
Coronavirus levels have decreased across the region and state. → Read More
Dixon council approves $100,000 for theater renovations
The city's $100,000 donation will go toward a $1.5 million renovation project at the Dixon Historic Theatre. → Read More
State Rep. Brad Fritts makes history as youngest elected member in General Assembly
Fritts was among more than a dozen other freshmen lawmakers sworn into office for the first time. → Read More
Halo Branded Solutions of Sterling reaches $1 billion sales benchmark
Halo operates a fulfillment center in the Meadowlands Business Park in Sterling spanning 366,000 square feet. → Read More
COVID-19 cases increase across Sauk Valley
Whiteside and Carroll counties are at low risk, and Lee and Ogle counties are at medium risk. → Read More
Duke Energy selling renewable energy branch for $4 billion
The company is the developer of the 3,800-acre solar project that would be built just south of Dixon. → Read More
Dixon moves forward pursuing $1 million grant for improvements on southwest side
The city had 14 water main breaks in that area, including two in the last month or so. → Read More
Lee County remains at high risk for COVID-19, cases fall across region
Lee County is one of five counties at high risk for COVID-19 spread across the state. → Read More
Sauk Valley development efforts progress in 2022
Here's a look at some of the developments making waves in 2022 across the Sauk Valley. → Read More
Slow down, say residents: Lowell Park Road stays at 45 mph
The board was considering increasing the limit back to 55 mph. → Read More
Lee, Ogle counties at high risk for COVID-19 spread
Lee and Ogle counties are at high risk for coronavirus spread and saw an uptick in cases during the last week. → Read More
Sheriff: Woman dies after being struck by car in rural Fulton
The crash remains under investigation. → Read More
Federal grants to fund projects in Dixon, Mt. Morris
Around $1.65 million will go toward projects in Dixon, Mount Morris and Mount Carroll. → Read More
City pursuing grant to replace watermain in southwest Dixon
Most of the residents who would benefit from the project are low- to middle-income families. → Read More