Rachel Rodgers
Shaw Local
Sterling, IL, United States
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Recent articles by Rachel:
Dixon pursuing $1.1 million grant for west end water main upgrades
The water main sections were chosen based on the history of breaks in the area. → Read More
Eyeing millions in savings, Dixon keeps working on bonding public safety pensions
City officials met with the bond consultant last week and are continuing conversations this week. → Read More
Lee County UTV committee considers fee waiver for riders with city permits
The fee waiver would likely only apply to Lee County residents, and riders would need to register with the county. → Read More
Dixon sets town hall to address concerns about sober houses, recovery homes
Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery is looking to open a sober living home at 403 E. Fellows St. in Dixon. → Read More
Dixon Park District community center opening Aug. 19
The Park Board approved constructing the $2.9 million building next to Water Wonderland about a year ago. → Read More
Lee County Board holds off on UTV ordinance
Questions remain about liability and other concerns for allowing the vehicles on county roads. → Read More
Lee County earmarks $100,000 to address abandoned properties
The county will also be pursuing grants to help offset the costs. → Read More
Lee County approves repowering GSG Wind farm
The county instituted a moratorium on solar and wind projects in December, but repowerings were not included. → Read More
Whiteside, Lee counties at high risk for COVID-19 spread
All area counties are at high or medium risk for COVID-19 risk. → Read More
Dixon Pride Festival organizers creating nonprofit to serve Sauk Valley area
A group is forming to expand LGBTQ resources and support in the region. → Read More
Lee County to award $500,000 in aid to area businesses
The grant program is geared toward small businesses that were negatively impacted by COVID-19. → Read More
Lee County considering medication-assisted treatment at jail to aid inmate recovery
The program was established at four jails in Illinois this year, and Lee County could be the fifth. → Read More
‘A slippery slope’: Residents defend Dixon library following push to remove LGBTQ comics depicting sex acts
One resident said the books should not only be removed but burned. → Read More
Dozens of American Legion Riders stop in the Sauk Valley
American Legion Riders chapters are known for their charitable work. → Read More
Sauk Valley counties see decrease in COVID-19 cases
Whiteside County fell from medium risk to low risk for COVID-19 spread. → Read More
Chaplin Creek Village celebrates 20th annual Independence Day event
Attendees filled the grounds of the historic village, located on the outskirts of Franklin Grove. → Read More
Dixon council to vote on ComEd settlement worth $113,540
The city contracted with an auditing firm specializing in finding untapped revenue for municipalities. → Read More
Sauk Valley sees uptick in COVID-19 cases across week
The Whiteside County Health Department will resume its normal schedule for SHIELD testing starting Wednesday. → Read More
Petunia Festival mainstay Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers celebrated for 58 years of performances
Sunday marked Grobe’s 58th performance in the annual Dixon festival. → Read More
Lee County Zoning Board recommends plan by GSG Wind farm to upgrade turbines
The wind farm would generate around $10.85 million in property taxes across the next 25 years. → Read More