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Dixon hosts Genoa-Kingston, Newman faces Mon-Rose in a battle of 7-1 teams, Sterling heads to Rock Island, Rock Falls (0-8) faces Rockford Lutheran (0-8), Polo (7-1) hosts South Beloit (7-1) and more in this week's Sauk Valley slate.

Sauk Valley Week 9 IHSA football previews

Dixon hosts Genoa-Kingston, Newman faces Mon-Rose in a battle of 7-1 teams, Sterling heads to Rock Island, Rock Falls (0-8) faces Rockford Lutheran (0-8), Polo (7-1) hosts South Beloit (7-1) and more in this week's Sauk Valley slate.

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The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

Dixon Knights of Columbus breakfast is Oct. 26

The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

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Here are the Associated Press IHSA Week 9 football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes.

2025 Associated Press Week 9 football poll

Here are the Associated Press IHSA Week 9 football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes.

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November will mark one year since St. Paul and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Dixon formed an experimental partnership led by a married couple, Anthony Windau and Riley Reed-Windau, as co-pastors. The churches are having a one-year anniversary celebration and installation service.

2 Dixon Lutheran churches celebrate 1-year mark of experimental partnership, installation service is Sunday

November will mark one year since St. Paul and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Dixon formed an experimental partnership led by a married couple, Anthony Windau and Riley Reed-Windau, as co-pastors. The churches are having a one-year anniversary celebration and installation service.

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Rock Falls picked up a win on Senior Night at Tabor Gym, defeating Oregon 25-16, 25-20 on Wednesday in the Big Northern Conference finale for both teams.

Rock Falls downs Oregon in BNC finale

Rock Falls picked up a win on Senior Night at Tabor Gym, defeating Oregon 25-16, 25-20 on Wednesday in the Big Northern Conference finale for both teams.

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Dixon junior Brooklyn Arjes is set to compete in singles while junior Rachel Lance and sophomore Jenna Mustapha will compete in doubles at state tennis starting Thursday.

Dixon trio set for state tennis debuts

Dixon junior Brooklyn Arjes is set to compete in singles while junior Rachel Lance and sophomore Jenna Mustapha will compete in doubles at state tennis starting Thursday.

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Todd Maynard, the heart and soul of the Storm football program in the early 2000s and state track medalist, passed away on April 25 at the age of 39 from cancer. Former Bureau Valley athlete Adam Sanden, a 2010 graduate, passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 33.

It’s been a tough year for the Bureau Valley community with the losses of Todd Maynard, Adam Sanden

Todd Maynard, the heart and soul of the Storm football program in the early 2000s and state track medalist, passed away on April 25 at the age of 39 from cancer. Former Bureau Valley athlete Adam Sanden, a 2010 graduate, passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 33.

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The Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treating event is from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in Rock Falls.

5 Things to Do: Harvest Moon Festival in Sterling, Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treating in Rock Falls this weekend

The Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treating event is from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in Rock Falls.

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween.

Lee County deputies are cracking down on drunken, drugged driving

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween.

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Sterling’s Riverfront Commission met Oct. 16, 2025, to discuss updates – and anticipated delays – to Sterling’s $300 million multiphase Riverfront Reimagined project.

Sterling riverfront park delays persist, ice ribbon may open near end of the year

Sterling’s Riverfront Commission met Oct. 16, 2025, to discuss updates – and anticipated delays – to Sterling’s $300 million multiphase Riverfront Reimagined project.

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The railroad will raise the south track through the crossing and perform minor approach work, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Round Grove Road near Morrison closed Oct. 22-24 at Union Pacific railroad crossing

The railroad will raise the south track through the crossing and perform minor approach work, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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During a Riverfront Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, Ron Clewer of developer Gorman & Co. said discussions on JCB Investments’ proposed entertainment complex at 201 Locust St. are on hold until spring 2026 because of high interest rates and other financial challenges.

Sterling entertainment complex plans paused until 2026

During a Riverfront Commission meeting Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, Ron Clewer of developer Gorman & Co. said discussions on JCB Investments’ proposed entertainment complex at 201 Locust St. are on hold until spring 2026 because of high interest rates and other financial challenges.

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Dixon rallied to win the opening set, then slowly pulled away in the second to win at Winnebago 25-22, 25-18 and claim the outright Big Northern Conference title on Tuesday night.

Dixon rallies past Winnebago to take BNC title

Dixon rallied to win the opening set, then slowly pulled away in the second to win at Winnebago 25-22, 25-18 and claim the outright Big Northern Conference title on Tuesday night.

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Host and top-seeded Marmion had six different goal scorers to get an 8-0 win over No. 8 Plano, while fourth-seeded Aurora Central Catholic used two early goals to secure a 3-0 victory over sixth-seeded Dixon in a pair of Class 2A regional semifinal games.

Marmion, Aurora Central Catholic advance to regional semifinals with convincing victories

Host and top-seeded Marmion had six different goal scorers to get an 8-0 win over No. 8 Plano, while fourth-seeded Aurora Central Catholic used two early goals to secure a 3-0 victory over sixth-seeded Dixon in a pair of Class 2A regional semifinal games.

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Oregon boys soccer advanced to Friday's regional final against Byron as Ivan Hernandez scored three goals. Eastland and Milledgeville volleyball won and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Oregon’s Ivan Hernandez nets hat trick in postseason win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Oregon boys soccer advanced to Friday's regional final against Byron as Ivan Hernandez scored three goals. Eastland and Milledgeville volleyball won and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

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Oregon advanced to the Class 1A Byron Regional final on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 by defeating North Boone 6-3. Oregon will face top-seeded Byron on Friday at 6.

Photos: Oregon defeats North Boone 6-3 at 1A Byron Regional

Oregon advanced to the Class 1A Byron Regional final on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 by defeating North Boone 6-3. Oregon will face top-seeded Byron on Friday at 6.

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After dropping the first set to visiting Hall on Tuesday, Newman took control in the middle set before holding off the Red Devils is a 23-25, 25-15, 25-21 Three Rivers East win on senior night.

Energetic Newman holds off Hall on senior night

After dropping the first set to visiting Hall on Tuesday, Newman took control in the middle set before holding off the Red Devils is a 23-25, 25-15, 25-21 Three Rivers East win on senior night.

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A number of local runners had success at the IESA state cross country finals Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Normal. The Dixon Reagan girls were fourth as a team in Class 3A and Rock Falls East Coloma's Bentlee Lawrenz was the overall winner.

Dixon, Rock Falls runners excel at junior cross country finals

A number of local runners had success at the IESA state cross country finals Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Normal. The Dixon Reagan girls were fourth as a team in Class 3A and Rock Falls East Coloma's Bentlee Lawrenz was the overall winner.

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Dixon and Rock Falls junior cross country runners took home medals from the IESA state cross country finals on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Photos: Dixon, Rock Falls excel at junior cross country finals

Dixon and Rock Falls junior cross country runners took home medals from the IESA state cross country finals on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

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The Dixon American Legion will be serving beef and noodles, vegetable, roll, salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 holds dine-in, carry-out dinner Oct. 24

The Dixon American Legion will be serving beef and noodles, vegetable, roll, salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

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The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 21 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes with an update on city issues, including increasing the Dixon Police Department staff from 30 to 31 employees.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Glen Hughes on Dixon police and more

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 21 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes with an update on city issues, including increasing the Dixon Police Department staff from 30 to 31 employees.

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People are invited to bring their donations of non-perishable, unexpired food items and toiletries to Cornerstone's main office at 550 W. Meadows Drive in Freeport.

Cornerstone Credit Union to host 11th annual WREX Freeport food drive Nov. 7

People are invited to bring their donations of non-perishable, unexpired food items and toiletries to Cornerstone's main office at 550 W. Meadows Drive in Freeport.

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Daniela Lovett plans to attend a 4-year university to major in biology and minor in business in hopes to become a dermatologist.

Lovett is an October Dixon High School student of the month

Daniela Lovett plans to attend a 4-year university to major in biology and minor in business in hopes to become a dermatologist.

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The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 16 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss discussing the latest city activity, including the conclusion of street and sidewalk work in 2025, along with highway work on Galena Avenue through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 16 featured Dixon City Manager Dan Langloss discussing the latest city activity, including the conclusion of street and sidewalk work in 2025, along with highway work on Galena Avenue through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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Dixon volleyball lost a tight match at Geneseo, Morrison beat Erie-Prophetstown and Sterling boys soccer fell in the postseason in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Dixon’s Izzy Queckboerner posts nine kills: Monday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup

Dixon volleyball lost a tight match at Geneseo, Morrison beat Erie-Prophetstown and Sterling boys soccer fell in the postseason in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

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