Single-family home sells for $270,000 in Dixon
A single-family residence located at 686 Partridge Place in Dixon changed owners on Feb. 27.
Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild to present ‘Paint Your Wagon’ April 17-19, 24-26
The beloved musical “Paint Your Wagon” is coming to a local theater two weekends during the month of April. The Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris will perform the show April 17-19 and April 24-26 at the
Dixon’s St. Anne School principal named finalist in statewide Golden Apple Award for leadership
Dixon’s St. Anne Catholic School principal is one of seven school administrators across Illinois to be selected a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership that will be awarded in the coming months.
Rock Falls’ leadership lineup will change with upcoming retirements
The city of Rock Falls’ department head roster will change up due to future retirements announced by city officials during the past few weeks.
Nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Sec’y of Homeland Security advances after narrow committee vote
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is one step nearer to becoming the next head of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee narrowly approved his nomination on Thursday. The panel voted 8–7
Missing University of Alabama student on spring break in Barcelona is found dead
Update: Authorities announced on Thursday that University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, who was reported missing in Barcelona, Spain while on spring break, has been found dead. A representative from the Barcelona police said in
The Long Road Festival 2026 to feature Bailey Zimmerman, Emmylou Harris and more
The Long Road Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return to Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, running from August 27–30, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the event—widely regarded as the UK’s largest outdoor celebration of
The Band Perry returns with the track ‘Psychological’
After nearly a decade, The Band Perry – now featuring Kimberly Perry and husband Johnny Costello – is stepping back into the spotlight with the release of “Psychological,” marking the group’s first new song in nine years.