Part of a growing national trend, more Gen Z students are returning to Catholicism through help of campus ministries in Central Illinois ...

After more than 30 years of law-enforcement service, Dixon, Ill., Deputy Chief Douglas Lehman has retired, according to a news release. Lehman started as a deputy in Boone County in December of ...

Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the U.S. to warn residents about local emergencies, hazards and other threats.

Michael S. Ritchason, 48, of Pekin, has been released on bail pending trial for allegedly sending inappropriate pictures to a boy through Snapchat last summer.

The Dixon City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Dixon's comprehensive plan that will influence city leaders' decisions for the next two decades. The plan outlines long-term goals for the city ...

A president and chief executive officer has been chosen to lead the recently created Big Rapids Regional Chamber. On Thursday, Jan. 15, it was announced that Sarah Dixon will be taking the helm and ...

DIXON, Ill (KWQC) - One of Santa’s helpers lives in Dixon, Illinois, working to spread holiday magic and cheer to kids who write letters to Santa across the community. What started as a trying time ...

Sharon K. Fane Steil, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital. She was born to John E. Fane and Norma A. (Prater) Fane on October 22, 1941, in Dixon, IL. She married Russell F ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A progressive Baptist church in Evanston, Ill., has received national recognition after using its annual Christmas ...

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) Karyiek Dixon scored 17 points as Western Illinois beat Hannibal-La Grange 78-47 on Saturday. Dixon had 11 rebounds for the Leathernecks (3-7). Antwaun Massey scored 11 points and ...