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Lee County Sheriff Disappointed In Not Getting Clean Sweep As Board Votes No on Ordinance
For some people getting 2 out of 3 might not be bad, however, Lee County Sheriff John Simonton said he was very disappointed by not getting all three. This had to deal with the Law Enforcement Regulations Ordinance he and the State’s Attorney’s Office has been trying to get passed for the last 4-5 months.…… read more »
Dixon Taking All Hands on Deck Approach in Attempt to Entice Restaurants and Retail
The City of Dixon is pulling out all the stops in hopes of enticing major retail and restaurant chains to give a look at Dixon for their next location. The plan is for a major blitz of these businesses on Wednesday in Chicago at one of the largest retail and restaurant conventions in the country.…… read more »
Rock Falls Hires New Director of Rock Falls Tourism
Following the executive session of the Rock Falls City Council it was announced the city has hired a new director for Rock Falls Tourism. City Administrator Robbin Blackert said the city reached up to Freeport to bring in Danielle Rogers to be the Director and Events Coordinator for Rock Falls Tourism. About a month and…… read more »
Ultimate Tailgate Returns for One More Year
The Ultimate Tailgate Cook-off is set for Sunday, October 21 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m at the Beanblossom Parking Lot in Downtown Dixon. This is the 11th annual cook-off event that features a tailgate cook-off, along with a bags tournament hosted by Dixon Chamber and Main Street. Admission to the Ultimate Tailgate is $5…… read more »
Three Sterling Businesses Awarded Grants for Employee Training
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) earlier this year awarded an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA). The IMA notified area manufacturers that funds were available to reimburse companies that make investment in training their full-time workforce. On Monday, October 3rd, the IMA (Illinois Manufacturers’ Association)…… read more »
It is Pumpkin Time in Mount Carroll
It’s all about pumpkins in downtown Mount Carroll from 10am – 2pm on October 27th during the annual Pumpkin Fest. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce and suitable for all ages, it will offer a variety of activities to help get you in the spirit of Halloween. From kids and pets in costume to the…… read more »