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Command staff made errors at scene of Sterling firefighter’s death: Dixon fire captain

Ramos attorney opens trial with reasons why Rock Falls fire officials responsible for Sterling fireman’s death

Jury could award Sterling firefighter’s widow tens of millions of dollars in death damages: attorney

Dixon family remembers their son who died after serving two combat tours and battling PTSD

Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: Nov. 2-8

Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: Nov. 2-8

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Command staff made errors at scene of Sterling firefighter’s death: Dixon fire captain

Command staff made errors at scene of Sterling firefighter’s death: Dixon fire captain

Command staff made errors at scene of Sterling firefighter’s death: Dixon fire captain

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Command staff made errors at scene of Sterling firefighter’s death: Dixon fire captain

Dixon Fire Capt. Aaron Brown described what he saw during a fatal 2021 fire during his testimony in a Whiteside County courtroom Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, the second day a 12-member jury heard testimony in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Ramos attorney opens trial with reasons why Rock Falls fire officials responsible for Sterling fireman’s death

When the first Sterling fire engine arrived at the scene of a rural Rock Falls garage fire Dec. 3, 2021, Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos was on it. Just two hours after he arrived, firefighters would be removing his body from the basement – his death caused by asphyxia.

Jury could award Sterling firefighter’s widow tens of millions of dollars in death damages: attorney

A pool of nearly 80 potential jurors was waiting it out in a Whiteside County courtroom Monday as jury selection began in a wrongful death civil case that could see the jury asked to award tens of millions of dollars to a Sterling firefighter’s widow and children

Dixon family remembers their son who died after serving two combat tours and battling PTSD

“He was always so proud to serve,” said Dixon resident Carla Hill of her son, a veteran of the United States Army, who died in August 2024 after a long battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Rock Falls schools 2025 graduation rate surpasses Sterling, Dixon and states record breaking high

Rock Falls, Dixon, and Sterling high schools all saw their graduation rates increase, according to Illinois State Report Card data