Shaw Local Radio podcast: Talk Line with Steve Marco interviews Jennifer Lang
Listen to the TALK-LINE interview for February 3 with Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Community Relations and Events Director Jennifer Lang
Here come the brides: Sauk Valley Wedding Expo draws crowd to Sterling’s Northland Mall
Those attending had a chance to check out venue options, makeup and hair ideas, meet with caterers and see the latest wedding fashions.
Jump Rope Saves a Life

A professional jump roper named David Fisher used his Double-Dutch ropes to save a teenager who fell through an icy pond in December. The city of Westfield, Indiana honored him with their Lifesaving Award at a ceremony last week.
Semitrailer driver on Interstate 88 ends up in cornfield between Rock Falls and Dixon
An eastbound semitrailer on Interstate 88 between Rock Falls and Dixon left the roadway and passed up and over Bollman Road around 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
Streator hires new community development director

Streator has named lifelong Streator resident Dean Chalkey as its new community development director. Chalkey will focus on revitalizing the city’s economic development and supporting capital improvement projects.
Streator hires new community development director

Streator hires new community development director

Camp Tuckabatchee partners with Starved Rock Country Community Foundation

Camp Tuckabatchee partners with Starved Rock Country Community Foundation

Camp Tuckabatchee partners with Starved Rock Country Community Foundation

The Camp Tuckabatchee Charitable Fund at SRCCF will support much-needed building and property maintenance on its 210-acres of wooded hills and creek valleys north of Ottawa.