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The Freeport Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting a district-wide spraying this Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 Previous mosquito larvacide spray applications were made by helicopter on July 3, July 11, and Aug. 30

CITY OF DIXON: Bags For the Brave Rescheduled For Sunday

Due to being rained out on Labor Day weekend, Bags for the Brave has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 16th on the 100 block of W. First Street in downtown Dixon

CITY OF DIXON: 21st Annual Scarecrow Festival

The 21st Annual Scarecrow Festival is this Sunday!

CARROLL COUNTY: Hazardous Waste, Recycling & Paper Shred Event

Northwestern Illinois citizens and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming hazardous waste, recycling and paper shred event collection set for Saturday, September 29, from 9:00 a.m. to noon

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Experts update guidelines to protect kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has made a small but significant change to its recommendations on car seats for children.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Induced labor may actually decrease cesarean births

Contrary to a long-standing belief, women who choose to have their labor induced at 39 weeks do not have more cesarean births as a result. In fact, it appears they're actually less likely to need the surgery compared to women who wait for labor to begin on its own, a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found.

AMERICAN LEGION: Legion ready to support Hurricane Florence victims with NEF, TFA

As Hurricane Florence threatens the East Coast, American Legion assistance is available.

AMERICAN LEGION: Suicide prevention resources available for veterans, servicemembers

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and The American Legion is helping to raise awareness about the mental health resources that are available to support veterans, servicemembers and their families in need.

Report: 42 percent of 2015 Oregon High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 98 percent of Oregon High School seniors graduated on time, 42 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Cedarville reports 9 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $145,000 to purchase a home on May 8 paid the top home sale price for Cedarville in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Statewide test results: low income students score 10.7 points lower at Lena Elementary School

At Lena Elementary School, a 10.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.5 points lower at Dakota Elementary School

At Dakota Elementary School, a 20.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 19.3 points lower at Forreston Jr/Sr High School

At Forreston Jr/Sr High School, a 19.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Lena reports 34 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $197,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 6 paid the top home sale price for Lena in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.4 points lower at Meridian Junior High School

At Meridian Junior High School, a 20.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 17.4 points lower at Madison School

At Madison School, a 17.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Dixon USD 170?