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Lee, Whiteside, Ogle Property Transfers: Oct. 19-23
Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for Oct. 19-23, 2026.
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Next Miller program features Steve Sullivan’s talk on ‘Photography as a Way of Life’ on Nov. 9 in Fulton
The November Miller program at 6 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 9, will take place at Fulton’s Windmill Area. The Volunteer Millers are sponsoring an evening of photography from professional photographer Steve Sullivan. The event is at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 10th Ave.
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Morrison’s 4th annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk is Nov. 28
The 2026 fourth annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Morrison High School.
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Milledgeville volleyball remains excited for future after falling to experienced Galena in regional finals
The Milledgeville volleyball team remains encouraged for the future after reaching its first regional final since 2016. The Missiles hung with Galena early before the Pirates won 25-20, 25-14 in Thursday's Class 1A West Carroll Regional championship.
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Sterling man sentenced to 4 years in prison for aggravated battery of a child
A Sterling man has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of aggravated battery of a child younger than 13.
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Man sentenced to 13 years in weapons, drug cases asks Whiteside County judge to cut term to 5 years
A December hearing date has been set for a Sterling man who is asking a Whiteside County judge to reduce his 13-year prison sentence to five years, arguing that it is excessive and that prosecutors did not honor a plea agreement.
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A piece of Dixon history: From notorious bootlegger to respected businessman
Historical columnist Tom Wadsworth takes a closer look at the notorious Jack Speroni, who built a sprawling illegal liquor business during Prohibition in the Sterling-Rock Falls area.
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How did my Sauk Valley school do on the 2026 Illinois School Report Card?
Search our table to see what designation your Whiteside, Lee, Carroll and Ogle county school received on the 2026 school report card.
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2026 School Report Cards: Can Sauk Valley students read and do math at grade level?
This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Whiteside, Lee, Carroll and Lee county students were considered proficient in math and reading in 2026.
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OSF Saint Katharine OB/GYN team hosts successful 2nd annual Nourish the Journey 5K
The OSF Saint Katharine OB/GYN team hosted its second annual Nourish the Journey 5K on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Page Park in Dixon, bringing together 95 participants to celebrate and honor breastfeeding journeys.
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Rock Falls announces Snow Angel program that assists with snow removal
The Snow Angel Program is a volunteer effort that helps eligible Rock Falls residents signal their need for snow-removal assistance. Participants display a Snow Angel sticker in a visible front window or door to let neighbors know help is needed.
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Dixon’s mayor draws 3 challengers in run-up to April election, 3 others running for 2 council seats
Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes, council member Mary Oros and five others are in the running to fill three open city government seats in the April 2027 consolidated election.
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Winnebago powers past Rock Falls to win 2A regional title
Winnebago's girls volleyball team rallied from an early deficit, then held off a Rock Falls rally in the first set before fending off the Rockets again in the second set for a 25-22, 25-20 victory in the Class 2A Winnebago Regional final Thursday.
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Sterling makes final payment on NWSW Park’s Phase 1 work
The final payment was to Sjostrom and Sons for $314,417. The total cost of the project’s Phase 1 work came in at $5,396,681.
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Lee County Property Transfers: Oct. 19-23
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Oct. 19-23, 2026.
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Man sentenced to 2 years in prison in Whiteside County meth case
A Clinton, Iowa, man was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to unlawfully possessing meth in Sterling earlier this year
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Prosecutors seek immunity for former Carroll County dispatcher to testify against former deputy in death case
Prosecutors are asking a judge to grant immunity for a former Carroll County dispatcher to testify against a former sheriff’s deputy charged with reckless homicide in the 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.
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Nicklaus is Newman Central Catholic’s Student of the Month
Liam Nicklaus plans to major in professional flight, with a long-term goal to one day be a captain at a major airline, such as Delta or United.
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Dixon Legion to host open house Nov. 11
The Legion has announced upcoming events, including its turkey dinner Nov. 13.
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Annual ham supper and bake sale are Nov. 18 in Tampico
This is an all-you-can-eat meal, which includes ham, potatoes, corn and beans, rolls, salad, beverages, and dessert.
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Dixon council accepts $2.3M bid to construct wastewater department storage building
The Dixon City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 19 to accept a Freeport company’s bid of about $2.3 million to construct a new storage building for the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
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Milledgeville volleyball sweeps East Dubuque to reach first regional final since 2016, Galena beats Eastland
Milledgeville volleyball swept East Dubuque to reach its first regional final since 2016. The Missiles will face Galena for the Class 1A West Carroll Regional title at 6 p.m. Thursday. Eastland finished 19-17 after reaching a semifinal in a rebuilding year.
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Morrison volleyball finishes 17-18-1 after loss to Newark: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Morrison volleyball fell to Newark 25-13, 25-17 to close the season 17-18-1 in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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Six cases filed against Whiteside County man will proceed toward trial, judge rules
Whiteside County Associate Judge Hany Khoury heard testimony in the cases filed against Austin McConnell, 33, and ruled that probable cause exists in each one, paving the way for the cases to head to trial.
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Amboy baseball diamond gets new look
The Amboy City Park diamond, where the AHS baseball team practices and plays home games, received a new look with a layer of sod that will become a grass infield.
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Sterling merges plan commission, zoning board of appeals
The city's plan commission will now take on the Zoning Board of Appeals' duties.
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Whiteside County Property Transfers: Oct. 19-23
Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Oct. 19-23, 2026.
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Sterling Legion’s Veterans Day program set for Nov. 11 at Centennial Auditorium
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.
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Rock Falls rallies from first set loss to top Sandwich in regional semifinal
Rock Falls rallied after a slow start to defeat Sandwich 2-1, after Winnebago rolled past Oregon 2-0 in the semifinals of the Class 2A Winnebago Regional on Tuesday night.
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Sterling’s Sydney Giffin has 20 assists in regional semifinal win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup
Sydney Giffin had 20 assists and Nia Harris had 12 kills as Sterling beat Plano to advance to Thursday's regional final. Milledgeville volleyball beat Forreston, Erie-Prophetstown beat Byron and Bureau Valley beat Amboy in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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Fritts, ROE 47 to host winter clothing drive Nov. 2-15
Accepted items include new gloves, hats, jackets, coats, scarves, snow pants, snow boots, and socks.
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Chess tourney for students in K-12 is Nov. 7 in Ashton
The Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton will host the tournament.
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Dixon’s Brody Hopper overcomes adversity in return to cross country team’s starting lineup
After 'falling out of his groove', Dixon's Brody Hopper worked his way back to the starting lineup for the Dukes' defending state champion cross country team.
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Sterling Newman Central Catholic announces first-quarter honor roll
Newman Central Catholic High School has released its honor roll for the first quarter.
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Oregon volleyball beats Mendota 25-14, 35-33: Monday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup
Oregon volleyball snapped a losing streak with an exciting 25-14, 35-33 win over Mendota to open the postseason. Newman fell to St. Bede in three sets, Eastland won in three sets and Morrison won in three sets in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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Valor Support Project sets 3rd annual Veterans Day dinner for Nov. 7 in Rock Falls
The Valor Support Project, a local veteran-founded nonprofit serving veterans and their families in the Sauk Valley area, is holding its third annual Veterans Day dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Mexicali Rose Banquet Hall in Rock Falls.
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Lee County farmers turn out to help neighbor in need
Nine combines. Half a dozen grain semis. Half a dozen tractors with grain carts. And more waiting if needed. That was the response to a call put out by Lee County farmer Don Meyer to help a neighboring farmer, Michael Mead, with his harvest.
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Road closures announced for Friday’s Biz Boo in Rock Falls
The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will host Biz Boo! from 4-6 p.m. Friday in the municipal parking lot located on the northeast corner of Fourth Avenue and West Second Street.
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The Dixon Telegraph has many connections to former President Ronald Reagan
Throughout the city of Dixon, there are many reminders of its former resident, Ronald Reagan, who went on to become a Hollywood star and the president of the United States.
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Dixon School Board moves up track, field project to save an estimated $176K
Dixon High School is expected to have a new outdoor track and field in fall 2027 after the District 170 Board approved a proposal that estimates it’ll cost less to construct it a year earlier.
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Salvation Army Christmas concert is Nov. 14 in Sterling
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Salvation Army’s work in Sterling and Rock Falls.
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Oregon football upsets Westville 35-27 in 2A playoffs: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup
The Oregon football team upset 11th-seeded Westville 35-27, Eastland-Pearl City also advanced and Amboy finished the 8-man regular season 9-0. Dixon boys cross country won the Kaneland regional, Fulton volleyball won the Stillman Valley tournament and more on Saturday.
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Beyond Trim: Reduce your risk of breast cancer
DEWALT: All women should understand their risk for breast cancer. It is the number-one cancer diagnosed in women, apart from skin cancer.
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Your guide to the November 2026 election in Sauk Valley
This November 2026, Whiteside, Lee, Carroll and Ogle county voters will pick a new U.S. senator to represent Illinois, decide whether to give Gov. JB Pritzker a third term and cast their vote in many other races.
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Sterling police to host trunk-or-treat Oct. 30
The event will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Twin Cities Farmer Market.
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Illinois State Police squad car, truck collide on state Route 40
Neither the truck driver nor the trooper was injured.
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Youths can earn food safety certification through ServSafe training at SVCC
The program is open to youths ages 14 to 19 and will be held from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5 at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.
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Pastor’s Corner: Do Catholics and Lutherans still hate each other?
WINDAU: Do Catholics and Lutherans still harbor animosity toward one another? Do Lutherans cross the road to avoid encountering a Catholic? Thankfully, no.
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Letter: Protecting 358 square miles: The role of a rural volunteer fire department
In a rural community, fire protection is about more than fire trucks and emergency calls.
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Letter: What is America becoming?
Far from ”great," as I watch our government abandon the Ukrainian people out of desperation to get diesel.
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