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World War 2 Rages Again in the Fields of Elks Page Park
The sound of gun and canon, the rumble of armored vehicles and the screams and yells of men in battle filled the air over this past weekend in Dixon. Elks Page Park filled in for the battlefields of Normandy in 1944. The tenth Annual World War 2 Reenactment brought the sights and sounds of the…… read more »
United Way Day of Caring Reaches Out Across Lee County
Organizers say this year’s United Way Day of Caring was a huge success; as volunteers worked on almost 40 projects for 12 different nonprofit agencies in 5 towns across Lee County. The Lee County United Way said “We would like to say thank you to all the volunteers, businesses, and non-profits who participated in the…… read more »
Hundreds Come Out to Cheer On Dixon’s Newest Star, Isaiah Roby
Friday evening the clouds in the sky opened up and there was no way it was going to rain on Isaiah Roby’s Parade. Friday the City of Dixon held a procession down Galena Avenue and then back to the Public Safety Building for the newest member of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. The procession was escorted…… read more »
Whiteside Sheriff Deputies Issue Feeling Cute Challenge
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department decided they just wanted to have a little fun. They have also turned this fun into a challenge to other law enforcement agencies in the Sauk Valley. If you go to their Facebook page you will see one of their deputies draped over the hood of a patrol vehicle. Above…… read more »
State Troopers Conducts Truck Enforcement Detail in Lee County
Illinois State Police District 1, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Illinois Commerce Commission Police and Illinois Department of Revenue combined their efforts to work a truck enforcement detail on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Lee County. During the detail 9 citations and 45 written warnings were issued. Of the 9 citations, officers issued 2 for…… read more »
Sterling Police and Fire to Host Car Seat Inspection Event
The Sterling Fire and Police Departments are hosting a car seat inspection event. Nationally certified technicians will help you install your child’s car and booster seats. The event will be held at the Sterling Fire Department Substation at the corner of East Lynn Blvd and 16th Ave. The time will be 9am-12noon on Saturday June…… read more »