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McCombie Property Tax Legislation Given Committee Approval

Recent reports indicate that Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) and various local assessors are pushing for more aggressive property tax assessments on portable sheds and similar temporary structures across the state. Apparently assessors in numerous counties are targeting sheds that are not permanently fixed to ...
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Supporting Survivors and Preventing Sexual Violence During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), dedicated to shedding light on sexual violence and promoting prevention within our communities. Survivors often remain silent due to fear or shame, but campaigns like “Start by Believing” emphasize the importance of listening and supporting without judgment. ...
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Illinois Launches 2026 Photography Contest for Youth Highlighting Agriculture and Scholarships by June 12, 2026

Young shutterbugs across Illinois have a new opportunity to show off their skills as State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. Aimed at students aged 8 to 18, the contest celebrates Illinois agriculture through the lens of its ...
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Illinois Residents Warned About Spike in DMV Text Message Scams

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is cautioning residents about a spike in fake text messages claiming to be from his office or the DMV. These fraudulent texts threaten severe penalties such as license suspension or vehicle registration cancellation and urge recipients to click ...
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City of Morrison Announces Temporary City Hall Closures

The City of Morrison would like to inform residents, businesses and other stakeholders that City Hall will be closed intermittently through July 2026 to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system. These closures are necessary as the City transitions to an ...
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Illinois Completes Statewide Upgrade to Next Generation 911 Emergency Services

Illinois has completed a major update to its 911 emergency services, with all 169 Public Safety Answering Points statewide now operating on Next Generation 911, or NG911. This new technology replaces the traditional voice-based system with a secure, IP-based network, offering more accurate call ...
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Rec Center Delays at Sterling High School

Ongoing construction at Sterling High School’s new student recreation center has hit a delay, with winter weather shifting the anticipated opening day to January 1, 2027. Despite these setbacks, excitement remains high for the $11 million project, which promises to deliver a state-of-the-art facility ...
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House committee approves “DJ’s Law”

It was in March of 2024 when a car accident in Whiteside County took the lives of a 16 year old and two 14 year olds.  The accident that took the teens lives involved a teenage driver with multiple passengers under the age of ...
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Dixon Police Investigating Recent Vandalism; Public Assistance Requested

Dixon officials are seeking help after a recent string of vandalism has targeted key landmarks, including the Berlin Wall replica on South Galena Avenue and the new Project Rock walking bridge. Police Chief Ryan Bivins emphasized the seriousness of these crimes and confirmed that ...
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Phidian Spring Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon will be accepting entries for their annual art show on Monday, April 13th, and Tuesday, April 14th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the lower level of the Loveland Community House 513 W. Second St. ...
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Fritts Electric Vehicle Fire Legislation Approved in Committee

Constituents who are firefighters in the district of State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) came to the representative looking for a way to identify electric cars in the event of a crash that causes a fire. That brought about House Bill 1913 which was given initial approve this week in ...
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Watch for Barricades in Rock Falls Monday

On Monday, March 30th, at approx. at 7:00 a.m, The City of Rock Falls Water Department will be completing work in the Intersection of 12th ave and W 2nd st near the Rock Falls High School to resolve 2ea. Water Valve Boxes. Road material ...
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