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It Was a Colorful Day in Dixon Saturday Morning with Fall Leaves and Brush and Bloom
The weather may have been brisk Saturday morning, but, it was still a beautiful day, with sun shine and colorful trees, to do a little painting. Saturday was the Scarecrow Day in Dixon. The annual Scarecrow Festival could not be held this year so the Dixon Chamber and Main Street did what they could. Earlier…… read more »
Dozens Join in on the MAGA Train Sunday Afternoon
It is just a little over a week until the November 3rd election and on Sunday Trump backers joined together to show their support. It was billed as the Dixon Illinois MAGA Train. Dozens of vehicles decked out in flags drove through not only Dixon, but, Rock Falls and Sterling. The group gathered at the…… read more »
Monday CGH Medical Center Will Allow No Visitors With Few Exemptions
Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in our area, CGH Medical Center has issued a revised visitor policy for the health and safety of our patients, staff and providers. Effective Monday, October 26, NO visitors will be allowed in the hospital. Some exemptions will be made for children admitted to the hospital, the…… read more »
Mobil Testing Site Over the Weekend Tests Over 500
The Whiteside County Health Department wanted to thank all those who helped with the IDPH Temporary Mobil Testing Site over the weekend. The testing was taken at the Whiteside County Health Department offices in Rock Falls on Saturday and Sunday. Reportedly, 529 persons were tested over the two day period. Rock Falls Police and Whiteside…… read more »
Whiteside County Sees 2 More Covid Deaths, Dixon Rehab Announces 12 More Cases on Sunday
The Whiteside County Health Department on Sunday announced 2 deaths (1)50s, (1)80s and 27 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. On Saturday the department announced 56 new laboratory confirmed cases and 7 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The Lee County Health Department reported 27 new positives on Saturday as well as…… read more »
Road Construction Still Full Speed Ahead Despite the Weather
The weather is getting colder and wetter and this may put a damper on some of the road construction. This time of the year many road crews in communities are scrabbling for every minute they can get to complete the job. Dixon has been working on completing a major road repair and resurfacing job this…… read more »