Rachel Rodgers
Shaw Local
Sterling, IL, United States
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Lee County continues pursuing grant to extend bike path to Sauk Valley Community College
The funds of up to $1 million would go toward planning a path from Page Park to the college at 173 state Route 2. → Read More
Lee County Board increases funding for economic development
The change comes as LCIDA named a new executive director and made the position full time. → Read More
Dixon pastors hosting community panel discussions
Each event will feature three Dixon pastors who will respond to questions about a special topic for that week. → Read More
FFA students can qualify for agriculture credits at Sauk Valley Community College
The students can receive credit in agriculture courses based on the college’s credit by evaluation process. → Read More
COVID-19 cases increase in Lee, Whiteside counties
Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties are designated low risk for COVID-19 spread. → Read More
Bellson Music Fest to feature percussion legend in Rock Falls
The Bellson Music Fest will be June 10 at the RB&W Park in Rock Falls. → Read More
GoFundMe established for family of Sterling man killed in shooting
The GoFundMe donations will help pay for funeral expenses and be put in an account for his children. → Read More
First Avenue Jewelry closing in downtown Sterling after 27 years
“It really has been wonderful, and I’ve had the best customers,” store owner Benita Leal said. → Read More
ADA-accessible canoe, kayak launch coming to Lowell Park with rentals
Construction will begin in the spring and is expected to be completed by summer. → Read More
Sauk Valley counties see decreased COVID-19 cases
Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties are designated low risk for COVID-19 spread. → Read More
Sterling man facing manslaughter charges in fatal shooting
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are pending, police said. → Read More
Dixon Municipal Band plans premier spring concert, requests $40,000 for this season
The band is asking the city for $40,000 for the upcoming season. → Read More
Lee County deputies who saved 3-year-old boy receive state recognition
Deputies found and saved the child, who was found naked and lying face down near a ditch on the east side of town. → Read More
Dixon planning $2.5 million water main replacement on South Lincoln Avenue
The project will stretch from West First Street to Woodlawn Avenue, replacing about 4,000 feet of water main. → Read More
Dixon pursuing plan for $12 million water line replacements
City staff would work with affected homeowners and cover the cost of the line replacement. → Read More
Dixon Fire Department responds to deck fire Monday
Improper disposal of smoking materials was the cause of the incident, according to the Dixon Fire Department. → Read More
Director: Sober home sees early success in Dixon
The goal is to build an environment that encourages, promotes and sustains healthy recovery. → Read More
Montana man convicted of animal cruelty arrested in Lee County
The original charges against Thomas W. Jessberger stem from an arrest for 15 counts of cruelty to animals. → Read More
Dixon City Council OKs $4.8 million infrastructure work for Gateway Project
The city previously received $3 million in state grants to go toward the work. → Read More
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