A bridge to Dixon's riverfront plans?

DIXON – The city is applying for a federal grant to fulfill a $12 million vision along the riverfront. The proposed project is highlighted by the construction of a multi-use pedestrian bridge across old Illinois Central railroad piers over the Rock River, reconstruction of East River Street from Galena Avenue to state Route 2, and the addition of just short of 3 miles of pedestrian paths. ... Read More »

Summer school work ahead in Sterling

STERLING – While the students are away, the construction workers will play ... er ... work. The Sterling Public Schools have several building and grounds projects planned for the summer. ... Read More »

Ashton official got personal loan from village

ASHTON – Then-Village President John Martinez got no one's permission to take a personal loan from a village fund. He set the terms in an IOU. ... Read More »

Local News

Annabella's nails it: Morrison mom's popular salon a family endeavor

Anna Ryder of Morrison was an executive assistant at a large marketing company in Downers Grove. Among her duties: helping make McDonald's Happy Meals toys. ... Read More »

Planit Sauk Valley

11th Annual Breast Yard Sale

The 11th annual Breast Yard Sale, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, from May 25 through June 16, at Maple Hill Farm, 1194 Mud Creek Road.  In addition to antiques, collectibles and the usual yard sale treasures, the sale offers new and gently used bras and lingerie. In fact, Maidenform has donated 1,000 new bras, panties, and support wear, said sale organizer Karen Virnoche-Brown, who has raised more than $75,000 for cancer ressearch over the last decade. ... Read More »

"Wreck It Ralph"

The Movies in the Park season kicks off on Thursday with "Wreck It Ralph!" ... Read More »

Lifestyle

Glacier National Park a mountainous mecca

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK – Jagged peaks, a lucky glimpse of a bear or moose, and, of course, glaciers – these sights are just the tip of the iceberg at Glacier National Park in n ... Read More »

Dining

Strawberry season upon us

Yum. Fruit and Cheese-Stuffed French Toast adds a new dimension to low-calorie breakfasts. ... Read More »

Opinion

Plant sale was a success

Fulton’s annual plant sale was deemed a success by event organizers.We would like to thank those who donated plants, purchased plants, and assisted during the sale. Proceeds h ... Read More »

Food pantry thankful for generosity

The F.I.S.H. Food Pantry says a special thank you to the postal workers and the Sterling-Rock Falls community for the collection of food and paper goods for our food pantries. ... Read More »

Obituaries

Gerald A. Wakeley

DIXON – Gerald A. Wakeley, 80, of Dixon, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. ... Read More »

James M. Coffey

DIXON – James M. Coffey, 76, of Dixon, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. ... Read More »

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Watch where you sit

On Tuesday, the Lee County Board voted 12-9 to approve a proposed wind farm in the southwestern part of the county. That happened after 27 sessions of a public hearing held by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Is everyone wiser for it?
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Good or bad? Depends on who you ask

Sometimes readers ask for more good news in the paper. They say we in the media only cover the bad. But one person's positive is another's negative.

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