Rock Falls mayor says police department ‘running smooth’ amid victim’s family calling for chief to resign

Sterling breaks ground on Thomas Park improvements; Morrison’s OSLAD grant falls through

Dixon looking to reload after stellar season

Duo charged near Rock Falls with possessing, trafficking 795 grams of meth, bringing drug across state lines

Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: August 10-17

Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: August 10-17

Listen to the five most-read stories in the Sauk Valley for Aug. 10-17, 2025

Rock Falls mayor says police department ‘running smooth’ amid victim’s family calling for chief to resign

Rock Falls mayor says police department ‘running smooth’ amid victim’s family calling for chief to resign

Rock Falls mayor says police department ‘running smooth’ amid victim’s family calling for chief to resign

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Rock Falls mayor says police department ‘running smooth’ amid victim’s family calling for chief to resign

The mayor of Rock Falls says its police department is “running smooth” after the father of a Rock Falls murder victim called for the chief's resignation in June.

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In Sterling, shovels are already in the ground for big park upgrades while in Morrison, the wait for state grant money continues.

Dixon looking to reload after stellar season

After tying the school record with a 10-2 season and third-ever trip to the state quarterfinals, the Dixon Dukes will lean on their experience in the trenches to build on that this fall.

Duo charged near Rock Falls with possessing, trafficking 795 grams of meth, bringing drug across state lines

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Dixon nurse marks half a century of dedicated care

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