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Dixon council OKs funding contracts totaling $375K to aid 2 economic development nonprofits

The Dixon City Council has approved two contracts that allocate funds to Discover Dixon and the Lee County Industrial Development Association. Both contracts provide a specific amount of annual funding – $325,000 for Discover Dixon and $50,000

Whiteside County Bar Association: ‘E pluribus unum’ is the theme of this year’s Law Day. Here’s what it means

As some question America’s standing as a nation of immigrants and our intentions and ability to fulfill our responsibilities under international law respecting people fleeing persecution, it is important to recall the concept of E Pluribus Unum,

CMA Fest reveals 2025 Ascend Amphitheater Lineup

Jake Owen performs onstage at the Runaway Country Music Fest at Osceola Heritage Park on March 18^ 2016 in Kissimmee^ Florida.

CMA Fest has unveiled the 2025 lineup for its trio of nightly shows at Ascend Amphitheater, set for June 5 through June 7. Kicking things off on Thursday, June 5, will be a special Whiskey Jam takeover,

Blake Shelton shares ‘Stay Country or Die Tryin’ from new album

Blake Shelton performs in concert during the 2017 CMA Music Festival on June 9^ 2017 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Blake Shelton has shared another taste of his album For Recreational Use Only (due out May 9th) with the new track “Stay Country Or Die Tryin’,” written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis and Beau Bailey.