Sterling man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for meth trafficking

Morrison motorcyclist sues Sterling dealership, test driver over truck crash, double amputation: court records

A Morrison man who lost both legs above the knee in a 2024 motorcycle crash is suing Kunes Country Auto Group and a dealership salesman, alleging they negligently entrusted a powerful test-drive truck to an elderly driver who was physically unfit to operate it

A piece of Dixon history: The Great Tornado of 1860

The worst tornado ever to strike Lee and Whiteside counties happened 166 years ago, and most local residents have never heard of it. It was called “the Great Tornado of 1860.”

State Sen. Arellano recaps spring session, criticizes $56B budget

State Sen. Li Arellano, R-Dixon, hosted a town hall Wednesday at The Dixon: Historic Theatre, where he gave his insights about the 2026 spring legislative session.

Dixon’s Emma Hubbs tennis courts celebrated at dedication

The Dixon Park District dedicated the newly resurfaced Emma Hubbs tennis courts with a ceremony Thursday at Page Park. The Dixon purple-hued courts will see their first tournament play next week during the OSF Tennis Classic.

Sterling High School alumni family donates $1M to match eligible donations, commitments to Leave a Legacy

A Sterling High School alumni family has issued a $1 million challenge to the Sterling community: help build the future of Sterling Public Schools, and they will double every dollar invested.