Local News

No info being shared on Crundwell loans

DIXON – Fire Chief Tim Shipman said Monday he still is waiting to hear back from the U.S. Attorney's Office in regard to a personal loan he received from former comptroller Rita Crundwell. ... Read More »

Board to look at fees for lunch, driver's ed

DIXON – The board will consider Wednesday raising student fees 10 cents for lunch and $50 for driver's education. ... Read More »

Regional News

Quinn, lawmakers plan pension talks into July

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Unable to overcome a stalemate on the state's $97 billion pension crisis, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders are working on a new plan that inv ... Read More »

Group: Illinois residents waste $1.4B on data plans

CHICAGO (AP) — A consumer advocacy group says Illinois residents are wasting as much as $1.4 billion a year by signing up for the wrong cellphone data plan.The Citizens Utilit ... Read More »

World News

House committee takes up tough immigration bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Challenged by protesters chanting "shame, shame," House Republicans advanced legislation Tuesday to crack down on immigrants living illegally in the United S ... Read More »

Planit Sauk Valley

Music at Lamb's Tap

Lamb's Tap in Rock Falls has great music planned all month. ... Read More »

"WWII Recreated" in Dixon

An authentic World War II reenactment camp will be at Elks Page Park in Dixon on this weekend, June 21 through 23.  This will feature daily battle simulations with U.S. and German troops, armored vehicle displays, weapons and uniform demonstrations and a military collectibles sale.  "WWII Recreated" will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the park at 7883 S. Lowell Park Road. Admission is $10 per car. There will be a tribute to World War II veterans, who will be admitted free of charge.  The sale will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The public can bring items to buy, sell, or trade, for $10 a table. Call Dick Grobe, 815-284-9881, to reserve a spot. ... Read More »

Dining

Peel away banana bread calories

Taste Of Home's Makeover Banana Nut Bread comes from an original recipe that bakes out to 387 calories a slice. With the makeover, the calories are 266. ... Read More »

Opinion

Complaint that all kids weren’t allowed to play

We just feel that we want to voice to the people in the Sauk Valley area that the children who have played for the Al Morrison Baseball of Dixon for many years in the past wer ... Read More »

Seeks help to find families of 1944 draftees

We are looking for the families or friends of the men drafted around Aug. 29, 1944, from Whiteside County or thereabouts.My brother, William Rock, was drafted on the same date ... Read More »

Obituaries

Kathryn Ann Taylor

ROCK FALLS – Kathryn Ann Taylor, 75, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Ann was born May 19, 1938, in Sterling, the daughte ... Read More »

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Blogs

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Why the need for middleman?

The other day, we ran a story about the Dixon Tourism Board's website, which is hard to navigate and missing key information, particularly about the Petunia Festival. Are we wasting our time examining local tourism websites?
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Business Bits

Sauk Valley Bank opens new branch

STERLING – Sauk Valley Bank newest branch is open at 3319 E. Lincolnway.

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