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Northern Illinois University announces spring dean’s list
Sterling police, council to review use of city’s Flock camera network
Whiteside County man accused of meth trafficking seeks independent evidence testing, pleads not guilty
Newman Central Catholic High School announces spring 2026 honor roll
Ramos remembered through scholarship, recipients
Sterling Public Works says farewell to bucket truck
Reagan Run 5K gears up for new route over pedestrian bridge
Fritts to host shred event June 13 in Sterling
Forreston baseball goes down early, falls short to Galena in 10-7 sectional semifinal loss
Dixon council accepts property donation, seeking state grant for demolition
4 St. Mary School students win OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine elevator cling design contest
Morrison Fire Department to celebrate 150th anniversary June 6
Sublette clean-up day is June 13
All-Western Big 6 Conference baseball, softball, girls soccer teams announced
Sterling welcomes new deputy fire chief
Amboy Junior High School students honored at promotion
Cimco Recycling in Sterling site of shred pile fire, 21 departments called to scene: Fire chief
Sauk Valley Friends of Ferals continues mission to spay, neuter feral cats
Big Boy, world’s largest steam locomotive, makes short stop in Sterling
Keep an eye out for motorcycles: Dixon police, ABATE
Whiteside County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026
Bollman Road Bridge in Lee County closed for repairs
3 Carroll County deputies among 19 officers honored in Illinois for heroism
Seedling Explorers launches at Sterling Township Community Garden for the 2nd year
Former Thome School students open time capsule they buried 25 years ago in Rock Falls
Gates to give grant-writing tips at June 10 MADC coffee hour in Morrison
Dixon Schools Foundation announces new Hogenson Scholarships will be available in 2027
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce awards more than $17,000 in scholarships to local students
Dixon Municipal Band’s Summer Sounds 2026 opens June 4 at Page Park Band Shell
Clinton Symphony Orchestra to perform free concert June 7
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle property transfers for May 18-22, 2026
Illinois American Water highlights Sterling’s improvements during Infrastructure Week
Owen LeSage wins Dixon’s first IHSA state shot put title, Sterling’s 4x4 takes third
Morrison boys track & field repeats as Class 1A IHSA state champion, other locals medal
Forreston, Fulton baseball win Class 1A Regional titles: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Newman baseball battles until final out in 3A Belvidere Regional final, falls 9-7 to Boylan
Sterling City Council OKs truck, equipment purchases
Sterling Park District gives tips for staying safe in the summer sun
Winnebago bats too much for Rock Falls
Sterling bows out in regional final, falls to Belvidere North
Animal rights group continues pushing to shut down Ogle County rodeo as one advocate heads to trial
2025 corn crop yield report points to good year for Carroll, Lee Whiteside counties
3 Sauk Valley students named to University of Dubuque spring 2026 dean’s list
Uncontrolled intersection concerns return to Sterling council
Fulton softball team sets new standard after falling to Dakota in the Sweet 16
Dixon, Sterling boys have big days at state in prelims: Sauk Valley state track and field roundup
Sterling announces return of Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive June 2
Sterling man charged with home invasion, battery
3 charged with drug offenses in Sterling
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton softball’s Belle Curley
Crawford named new private banker at Sauk Valley Bank in Dixon
Rock Falls Township High School announces 2nd semester honor rolls
Dixon Ag FFA Alumni & Support Group extends appreciation for support of Dixon ag plots
A piece of Dixon history: Deaths and dynasty at Reynolds Wire
Sterling resident brings Flock camera concerns to council, upset with camera approval process, capabilities
Newman’s Joel Rhodes, Sterling’s Aron Rivera go 1-2 at IHSA state tennis meet
Morrison breaks own 1A 4x200 state record in prelims: Sauk Valley IHSA state boys track and field roundup
Amboy observes Memorial Day, high school senior presents memorial address
New flag mural completed at Rock Falls Veterans Memorial Park
Rock Falls student receives internship award from Carthage College
Dixon man’s alleged threat to former state representative centered on data center development: Police chief
Sterling student named to Clarke University’s spring 2026 dean’s list
Dixon man charged with threatening former state representative: Police chief
Dixon, Sterling, Erie students graduate from Central College
Dixon Chamber to host Legislative Luncheon featuring state Rep. Brad Fritts and state Sen. Li Arellano
COLUMN: Reagan Run 5K represents a transition for Dixon grad
Penne pitches Sterling past Dixon in 3A regional semifinal
Rock Falls fends off Erie-Prophetstown in 2A regional semifinal
Fulton’s Chase Dykstra pitches perfect game in 4-0 win over Morrison: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Excited to prove they belong, Newman Comets beat Belvidere 8-0 in Class 3A baseball debut
COLUMN: What is ‘The Sauk Way’?
M5 developer loses downtown Sterling property to bank in foreclosure ruling: Court order
Whiteside County property transfers for May 18-22, 2026
2026 Sauk Valley boys track & field IHSA state qualifiers
E-bikes causing headaches for Sterling police, pedestrians, drivers: Police chief
Milledgeville softball nearly comes back before falling 8-6 to Dakota in sectional semifinals
Zoe Kunau’s first career home run sends Fulton softball to sectional title game after walk-off blast
Rock Falls Tourism to host ‘Salute to America 250′ celebration June 13-14
Ashton to open 50-year-old time capsule July 18
Bivins to Sublette crowd: Amid celebration, remember solemn side of Memorial Day
‘Love you, bye’: Amboy High School Class of 2026 bids farewell
Dixon man charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse, police say
Beyond Trim: A cleaner, lighter quiche
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Rock Falls track and field’s Kayla Hackbarth
McLaughlin named Amboy High School Student of the Year
Morrison’s Noah Robbins and Gage Wilson have three RBIs in 10-0 baseball win: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
United Way of Lee County’s Summer Eats meal program to begin June 3
PFLAG Sauk Valley awards $500 scholarships to Thompson, Custer
Dixon honors the fallen for Memorial Day
Rock Falls VFW donates $12,500 to Sterling park’s veterans memorial
Montmorency school registration is July 8
IHSA Regional baseball pairings for Sauk Valley teams
BEST, Inc., IDES to host job search workshop June 9 at Sterling Public Library
Former Dixonite donates Dixon history book to Reagan Middle School graduates
Boston Leather in Sterling celebrates 35 years of Valentino family leadership
City of Sterling and Sterling Main Street unveil Patriotic Banner Series for summer of 2026
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle property transfers for May 11-15
Oregon’s Jillian Hammer wins IHSA state title in the 300 hurdles to lead Sauk Valley area medalists
Oregon softball beats Rock Falls 8-0, wins first regional title in four years on its home field
Sterling boys tennis takes second at Geneseo Sectional: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Memorial Day services, parades set throughout the Sauk Valley
Sterling’s drug arrests remain steady, meth accounts for majority of drug arrests: Police chief
Montmorency announces 8th grade award winners, honors
Reagan Run 5K returns to Dixon on July 4
COLUMN: Dixon’s Reagan Run takes on new meaning for scholarship winner
Forreston-Polo boys track sets 4x400 relay record, takes second at Class 1A Oregon Sectional
Sterling, Newman boys tennis players qualify for state: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Fulton softball beats top-seeded Morrison, earns back-to-back IHSA regional titles for the first time
Sterling’s Second Street gets the green flag
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center recognized among nation’s cleanest hospitals
Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon plan summer full of festivals
Dixon council rejects contractor for water tower project
Sterling launches dementia-friendly initiative
Oregon’s Jillian Hammer wins 100 and 300 hurdles in prelims at state track: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon’s America 250 Committee to host Red, White, & Blue Ball to support Wounded Warrior Project
Morrison boys track & field takes third at Erie sectional as area athletes advanced to state
Newman Central Catholic graduates Class of 2026
Sterling police chief credits more eyes with less crime
Lee County judge issues warrant for Downers Grove man accused of crashing stolen vehicle near Sublette
Rock Falls Legion to host Memorial Day ceremonies
Dixon’s Summer Block Party returns June 6
Whiteside County’s Let’s Feed Our Children program to celebrate 25 years
Call for entries announced for Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual Juried Art Exhibit
Dixon boys track and field wins first sectional title since 2002
Berg, Oregon shut out Somonauk in regional semifinal
Forreston’s Darin Greenfield has six RBIs in 25-4 win over Eastland: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Zoey Silva scintillating with 17 strikeouts as Rock Falls tops Winnebago
Coloma Township Board to vote June 17 on budget outlining how property tax hike revenue will be spent
Sophia’s Swing dedicated at EC Smith Park in Dixon
‘Petunia Crossing’: City Council names Dixon’s new pedestrian bridge
Former Amboy principal continues to be inspired by family, community
Amboy schools’ sports pass fee going up
Whiteside County property transfers for May 11-15, 2026
Lindenwood’s Voss elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at NIU
2026 Sauk Valley girls track & field IHSA state qualifiers
Dixon American Legion to host open house, free meal on Memorial Day
Erie-Prophetstown softball takes top-seeded Riverdale to the wire, falls 4-3: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Ava Duncan pitches complete game in postseason debut, Morrison softball beats West Carroll 10-0
Fulton freshman Kerby Germann has walk-off hit in 4-3 postseason softball win at Newman
World War II battle comes to life at Franklin Grove reenactment
Sterling student presents at Central College’s Undergraduate Inquiry event
WQPT’s ‘Summer of Adventure’ Tour to make stops at Sterling, Morrison, Port Byron libraries
Rath marks 40-year milestone with Carroll County USDA Farm Service Agency
Sauk Valley boys track & field sectional previews
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Dixon track & field’s Owen LeSage
Sauk Valley Community College celebrates 2026 commencement
Sterling High School graduates the Class of 2026
Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Compton, West Brooklyn
West Carroll softball beats Polo in regional quarterfinals: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Zero excuses: ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway in Lee County
Find out more about blacksmithing in the Sauk Valley at May 25 meeting in Dixon
Volunteers place 1,076 American flags in Morrison’s cemetery
After recovering from rare bone cancer, Madi Eikenberry is leading Rock Falls softball at the plate
Rock Falls High School graduates the Class of 2026
Matteson: Join in the fun, train, complete Dixon’s July 4 Reagan Run
Whiteside Area Career Center announces Health Occupations students pass CNA test at 100% rate
Dixon Rural firefighter honored for 44-year career
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle property transfers for May 4-8, 2026
Sterling’s Aron Rivera named MVP at Big 6 tennis meet: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Morrison man charged in meth trafficking case judge describes as ‘big-time business,’ faces up to 100 years
Sterling man charged with armed violence, possessing a pistol while carrying 3.6 grams of fentanyl
Vote for Dixon’s new pedestrian bridge name
State Sen. Arellano encourages students to participate in Summer Reading Program
Dixon School Board OKs new hires, resignations, changes in status
Former Thomson federal prison employee convicted of sexually abusing two inmates
Illinois 2 construction near Sterling begins May 18
OSF Saint Katharine ICU nurse honored with DAISY Award
Sterling American Legion Post 296 to host Memorial Day ceremony
Dixon’s Daniela Lovett qualifies for state track in 3,200: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Delia Block posts hat trick in Sterling’s 3-1 postseason girls soccer victory over Streator
Sterling’s Movie in the Park drives back June 5 with Disney Pixar’s ‘Cars’
Sterling’s Riverfront Commission sets opening date for Northwestern Steel and Wire Park
Rock Falls High School announces awards, scholarships, honors recipients
Dixon student earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree
A piece of Dixon history: The lasting Reynolds legacy in Dixon
Dixon boys win 10th straight Big Northern Conference track & field meet, Byron takes second
Sterling boys track and field takes third at Big 6 meet: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Judge dismisses Whiteside jury panel for 3rd time
Morrison’s Ava Duncan pitches complete game in 6-2 softball win over power-hitting Erie-Prohpetstown
Rock Falls student earns research grant from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Cruise night is Saturday; farmers market returning to Sublette
Lee County property transfers for May 4-8, 2026
Sterling student to graduate with highest university honors at Nebraska
Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces distracted driving enforcement results for April
World War II reenactors descending on Franklin Grove this weekend to stage Italy’s Battle of Anzio
American Legion serves pork chops Friday, hosts open house May 25
Rock Falls Tourism calls for artists for 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk/Outdoor Art Gallery
OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health continues to expand specialty services in Sterling
Eastland’s Jade Hammer pitches a shutout: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Helping hands in Dixon: Lions Club continues to make an impact
Volunteer keeps Whiteside County’s 4-H tradition alive
United Way of Lee County expands food access, literacy programs in 2025
Family caregiving inspires CGH Auxiliary volunteer
Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball
CGH volunteer greets patients with ‘always a smile’
Dixon animal shelter launches program to keep homeless families with their pets
Volunteer work keeps Amboy retiree on the move
Amboy Depot commissioner hopes to draw in more volunteers
Readers celebrate the people who show up for the Sauk Valley, every single day
Teen Turf volunteer keeps her teacher voice loud and clear
Dixon High School senior learns she can make a change through Sauk Valley college’s earned tuition program
From Knights of Columbus to Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon couple is driven by their faith to do good
Saffell brings can-do spirit to Sterling schools’ PTO
Forreston-Polo, Oregon, Milledgeville, West Carroll girls qualify for state track and field meet
Newman sprinters have big day, Fulton girls take second at Erie Sectional track and field meet
Palmyra Cemetery’s annual Memorial Day service set for May 17
Amid shrinking enrollment and finances, Amboy’s Clipper Kiddies Christian Preschool readying for its goodbye
Upcoming Amboy events include Saturday plant sale, 2-day Junk in the Trunk
Erie-Prophetstown’s Isabella Olvera drives in six in 18-1 softball win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Wadsworth’s Sterling presentation to spotlight Sauk Valley’s religious origins
United Way of Lee County celebrates 2025 campaign, more than $400K raised
Dixon man charged in Whiteside County with fleeing police, driving on suspended license
Sauk Valley girls track & field sectional previews
Beyond Trim: It’s not too late to be physically fit
Farster is Dixon High School student of the month for May
Sauk Valley’s Addison Arjes, Grace Ferguson reach backdraw semifinals of NJCAA D2 tournament
Sterling boys tennis beats Newman 4-1: Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Job search workshop planned for Tuesday at Sterling Public Library
Dixon YMCA’s $5.7M purchase of Lovett Child Care Center signals organization’s financial comeback, leaders say
Morrison’s Allie Anderson has three RBIs in 3-2 softball win at East Dubuque: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Sterling Softball’s Rosie Cantu
4-year-old flown after bicycle, vehicle collide on U.S. 30 near Morrison
4-year-old flown after bicycle, vehicle collide on U.S. 30 near Morrison
Fulton Tour of Homes to spotlight 5 homes May 15-16
Sterling councilman: E-mobility is fun for riders, less so for pedestrians
Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike is May 17
Oregon grad Ella Dannhorn, Sterling grad Sienna Stingley send Rock Valley College to District title
Dixon celebrates $2M in federal funding for flood ponds; opens up further commercial development
Down on the Farm: Sterling High School Farmapalooza introduces grade-schoolers to ag life
Dixon council delays water tower contract after union raises safety concerns
Dixon baseball scores four runs to walk it off in 4-3 win over Byron: Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Madisyn Eikenberry sets the tone in Rock Falls’ 7-4 softball win at Dixon
Safety concerns over Sterling’s West 10th St. intersections bring bigger questions for council
Cook County man charged with burglary, forgery in Sterling Menards theft: court records
Lee County Sheriff’s Office urges public to be aware, report suspicious interactions involving children
Dixon Public Schools Foundation names Dani Lovett DHS Student of the Year
Dixon letter carriers will collect food Saturday
CGH Medical Center celebrates newly renovated cafeteria, coffee shop
IHSA Regional softball playoff pairings for Sauk Valley teams
Shutter to Think: Northwest Illinois Film Festival’s insightful themes foster deep thoughts
Twin City Conservatives to meet May 23 in Rock Falls
Sterling’s Adrian Monarrez has three RBIs in 9-8 baseball win over Geneseo: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sublette donor issues $50,000 matching grant to SVCC Impact Clippers Campaign
Northwest Illinois Aerial Combat Memorial will be dedicated May 23 in Lena
Sterling Police Department swears in 3 new officers
Sterling man sent to prison for 6 years after admitting he set fire to registered sex offender’s home
Tulip tree is special spot for Sterling family
Milledgeville softball beats Morrison 4-3, takes NUIC South lead: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Oregon’s Mili Zavala, Jaqlynn Rufer step up in 1-0 girls soccer win at Dixon
Amboy man charged with disseminating child sex abuse materials
Amboy High School’s mental health summit opens up conversations on tough topics
Fritts seeks nominations for 2026 Educator of the Year Award
Court: Doorbell cameras can monitor defendants – Rock Falls man kept out of jail under strict rules
Interfaith National Day of Prayer Breakfast is Thursday in Sterling
Newman High School honors Setchell
Deputy: Vehicle wanted in Rock Falls search found 2 hours later with new driver, meth
Morrison Fire Department pancake breakfast is May 17
Whiteside County property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026
From school year to summer mode: Sterling Park District helps kids stay active, engaged
Dixon baseball wins 9-8 at North Boone in 8 innings: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Work on U.S. Route 52 in Lee County starts May 11
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Newman Softball’s Brenleigh Cook
Nauman is Amboy High School student of the month
Sterling student named Chancellor’s Scholar at Nebraska
United Way of Lee County to host drive-thru community pasta drive on Friday, May 8
Dixon Legion will serve chicken Friday night
Whiteside County Fair to feature Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Aug. 20
Millie Moo Foundation receives $20K from Sterling Federal Bank Charity Challenge
Resthave Care and Rehabilitation receives donations of bird baths, workout equipment
Dixon’s Sam Gingras wins No. 2 singles tennis title at Rochelle: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Work on U.S. 30 in Whiteside County begins May 4
Morrison’s Brady Anderson continues record-breaking track season at Oregon Hall of Fame Classic
Ebenezer Reformed Church’s mother-daughter dinner is May 12
Marquez is Sterling High School student of the month for May
Ups and downs of tractor development highlighted in new book
Morrison home destroyed in early morning fire
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for April 20-24, 2026
Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery, Regional Office of Education to host screening of ‘Generation Found’ in Dixon
Oetting named Newman High School student of the month
Sterling softball’s Rosie Cantu hits 2 home runs in win at Rock Island: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Logan, Schultz promoted to Sauk Valley Community College leadership positions
Fulton’s Volunteer Millers to host folk singer
Fritts to host medication drop-off drive May 14
Dixon seeks community input on naming new pedestrian bridge
A piece of Dixon history: The littlest survivor of the Truesdell Bridge disaster
Honoring jurors on Law Day: Celebrating civic service across Illinois
Madisyn Eikenberry has five RBIs in Rock Falls softball win: Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman baseball overcomes early adversity, beats Mendota 9-2 in rainy conditions for 11th straight win
Sauk Valley Community College adopts new strategic plan through 2030
Sterling council, Riverfront Commission puzzled over new park’s construction flaws
Dixon American Legion serves roast beef Friday night and tacos, enchiladas May 5
Sauk Valley Community College honors employees, marketing team with Outstanding Awards
Man who jumped into Rock River on April 13 has been found dead: Dixon police chief
Lee County property transfers for April 20-24, 2026
Sterling’s Woodlawn Arts Academy spring recitals set for instrumentalists, singers, dancers
Sterling schools superintendent updates board on construction, budget
Dixon baseball beats Oregon 10-8: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
The Perrys to perform in Morrison on May 15
Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy 4014 to make stops in Sterling, Rochelle
Rock Falls man accused of possessing child sex abuse material
Chicago man accused in Lee County of swindling $40K under claims of ‘hacked’ Apple account: sheriff
Whiteside County property transfers for April 20-24, 2026
Dixon woman killed in high-speed vehicle chase across Ogle County
CEO trade show to highlight Whiteside Area Career Center students’ ventures
Bentkowski is Sterling High School student of the month
Sterling’s Eli Penne pitches complete game in 2-1 win over Quincy: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Carter Hunter leads Rock Falls with three hits in loss to North Boone
Deer Grove man resentenced to 10 years in prison for fatal 2020 crash that killed Sterling businessman
Indian Head carving found in Franklin Creek State Park
Kukowski is Sterling High School student of the month
Fritts honors local women at 2026 Women to Watch Event
Lee County Ag Expo marks 20 years of farm, food fact finding
Six Sauk Valley Area Coaches named IBCA Coaches of the Year
Sauk Valley College Foundation receives $50,000 donation for college’s Impact Program
Sterling girls track beats Rock Falls: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
3 dogs rescued from Sterling house fire: fire officials
Rock Falls man sent to prison on weapons charge
Dean Geiger leads Dixon with a win in the 800 at Distance Night in Palatine
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Milledgeville’s Kendra Kingsby
Lock and dam infrastructure upgrades needed for competitive edge: Ag officials
Beyond Trim: Don’t resist starches
Morrison’s water tower to undergo scheduled maintenance beginning May 1
Letter: Writing groups help authors improve their craft
Dixon Legion to serve roast beef Friday night
Prophetstown library to offer Pen Pal Club
Steady to small decrease expected for farmland values
Karter Livengood has two HRs, eight RBIs in Milledgeville win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
COLUMN: What does ‘hacked’ mean?
Children’s Art Preservation Association announces strategic pause of Morrison’s ‘Paint the Town’ in 2026
Lee County judge sets June hearing for Dixon man accused of disseminating images, videos of child sexual abuse
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle County property transfers for April 13-17, 2026
Erie-Prophetstown’s Ava Grawe hits two home runs: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling city officials to host open house for Griswold, Woodburn road construction project
Lee County deputy honored for saving life of man suffering severe bleeding after February crash near Amboy
Sterling garbage, sewer rates going up
Cledy’s House of Hope women’s sober living home meeting is May 13
Millie, Sterling Police Department’s comfort dog, gets her day in council
Newman’s Brenleigh Cook has walkoff hit in 9-8 win: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon takes advantage of walks, errors in 16-6 BNC win at Oregon
McCombie supports state’s suspension of deer sharpshooting program
Dixon’s major development near I-88 nears completion, Tropical Smoothie opens, 7 Brew, McDonald’s in pipeline
Georgia man pleads not guilty to drug charges; June hearing set
Amboy Education Foundation invests $100,000 in SVCC Impact Program
Traditional cash rent leases down in 2026: survey
Lee County property transfers for April 13-17, 2026
Dixon council OKs fiscal 2027 budget, new businesses near I-88 boosting sales, hotel tax revenue
Sterling’s Kendall Barajas wins the discus at Rock Island: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Oregon’s Izzy Berg strikes out 16 in 11-0 BNC win at Rock Falls
Rock Falls company sues co-owner for $4.1M, alleging siphoned funds used for gambling, personal use
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center hosting inaugural community golf outing
Dixon Fire Department to hold blood drive May 4
Morrison child care center’s director purchases building, property from Climco owner
Rock Falls baseball beats Oregon 4-3: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling softball looking for better results after things slip away at Moline
3 Dixon police officers honored for rescuing unresponsive person found in vehicle idling in closed garage
Amboy inclusive playground project kicks off
Sterling’s annual Clean and Green scheduled for May 8-9
Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce announces times, dates for this year’s farmers markets and Market Day
Arellano: Legislation aimed at lowering state fees, keeping notary services in Illinois advances
Sauk Valley’s unofficial March 2026 primary election results
100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County donates to Polo Area Community Theater
United Way of Lee County to host annual campaign celebration luncheon
Sterling High School graduate heads to Greece for basketball opportunity that clears path to the pros
Oregon’s Izzy Berg gets 100th strikeout: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Illinois appellate court orders new hearing in 2011 Sterling shooting case
Call for entries for 77th Grand Detour Arts Festival underway
Tailgate Bingo returns to Rock Falls on June 12, tickets on sale April 24
Sterling garage fire destroys structure
Volunteer Millers to host mural artist Eve Van Kampen for April 28 program
Rock Falls/Sterling spring community garage sales weekend set for May 15-17
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Zoe Kunau
School of Rock in Session featuring violins May 29 at Prophetstown library
Whiteside County property transfers for April 13-17, 2026
Dixon Police Department announces participation in Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop on May 15
Multiple tornadoes sweep through northern Illinois; EF2 tornado destroys homes in Lena
Amboy school’s decision to drop 8th grade algebra doesn’t add up, parents say
Speed networking for Rock Falls businesses set for April 22
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026
Sterling’s Danny Martinez has four RBIs in win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Blain’s Farm & Fleet earns spot on Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026 list
OSF HealthCare expands orthopedic services in Sterling
Salvation Army’s Tosh to speak about homelessness at April 26 Whiteside Forum in Morrison
Small daily habit can prevent big problems for those with diabetes
Severe storm causes extensive damage in Lena, no fatalities reported: sheriff
Lee, Ogle counties under flood advisory Friday night due to heavy rainfall
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Lee County
McCombie to host April office hours
Amboy woman, wanted on drug-related warrant, charged with more drug offenses after Dixon traffic stop
Illinois Appeals Court upholds murder conviction in 2020 Sterling apartment fire that killed three
Dixon police urging residents to remain ‘weather aware’, prepare for potentially severe storms
Next Hike the Hennepin is April 19 in Geneseo
Explore Dixon Waterfowl Refuge with Illinois Master Naturalists on May 17
Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society presents ‘The Orphan Trains’ on April 27
A piece of Dixon history: The heroes of the Truesdell bridge disaster
60 dead people found on Illinois jury panel, triggering constitutional challenge
Connor Fritz lifts Rock Falls to 4-3 win over G-K: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Rock Falls’ Zoey Silva pitches complete game, Julia Renner homers in 12-2 win over Dixon
Lee County Democrats to host candidate social April 19
YWCA of the Sauk Valley awards 2026 Women of Achievement recipients
Sterling woman charged with abusing resident at Dixon care facility for people with disabilities
Rock Falls party shooting case wraps up; 2 plead guilty to weapons charge, 1 sees charges dismissed
Dixon High School Scholastic Bowl team heading to D.C. for national tournament
Dixon schools OK new hires, resignations
Dixon Legion to serve chicken fried steak Friday night
Lee County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026
Newman baseball beats Eastland 10-0, cruises to 11th win
Eastland’s Maci Klavenga has 3 hits in 18-0 win at Newman: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Rochelle man charged in Lee County with 9 counts alleging sexual assault, exploitation of children
Chicago woman pleads not guilty to charges tied to I-88 crash that killed Rochelle woman
Amboy’s Food Truck Mondays return April 20
$8M in federal funding awarded to Sauk Valley-area Head Start programs
Sterling landlord charged with criminal housing management; 2 hazardous apartments condemned: police chief
Compton man pleads not guilty to attempted murder; Lee County judge denies pretrial release
Father, son killed in Carroll County train vs. pickup crash
Whiteside County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026
Amboy High School’s old bleachers get new life at Lee County Fairgrounds
Sterling softball beats Alleman 4-2: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sauk Valley youths gain hands-on skills at 4-H welding workshop
2 Rock Falls students named to University of Illinois dean’s list
Whiteside County man charged with multiple DUI, traffic violations
Dixon police stop Rock River search, jumper, identified as Dixon man, not found
Newman grad Ellie Rude hits hole-in-one, takes 12th at tournament with St. Ambrose
Sterling grad Blake Nettleton named CCIW Co-Pitcher of the Week
Gebhardt is Sterling High School student of the month
Sterling man charged with fleeing police, traffic violations
Dixon police conducting recovery search to find person who jumped from Peoria Avenue bridge into Rock River
Dollar General’s DG Market opens in Franklin Grove
Beyond Trim: Maxxing out your fiber
Morris is a Sterling High School student of the month
2 killed in Carroll County train vs. pickup collision
Newman baseball beats E-P 19-4: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Fulton’s Koehn to present ‘The Rocky Road to Independence, 1763-1776′
Compton man charged with attempted first-degree murder after shots fired in rural Compton: Lee County sheriff
Morrison Lions Area Recycle Day scheduled for April 18
Sterling footbridge installation waiting on Union Pacific, ComEd action
Wise: What hinders housing development? It isn’t the neighbors.
Powers joins Morrison Community Hospital
Prophetstown library to host CPR training May 7
50 gather at Lee County courthouse to raise child abuse prevention awareness
Riverdale Middle School announces straight As, honor roll and perfect attendance for third qauarter
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026
Dixon boys track & field wins at Oregon: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Research!America names Dixon High School graduate as new president and CEO
Arellano hosts Youth Advisory Council at State Capitol
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle students named to Augustana College’s fall dean’s list
Sterling girls track & field wins home invite: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling council wrestles with funding decisions
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s April 12 program features local author John L. Hoh Jr.
Yanos is Amboy High School student of the month
Sauk Valley Bank promotes Johnson to chief lending officer position
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Erie-Prophetstown softball player Wynn Renkes
Sterling Main Street announces annual car show, 2026 Rally on the Rock Cruise Night series
American Legion pancake breakfast set for April 18 in Dixon
Sterling takes step toward new sidewalk replacement program
Sterling’s Lily Martinez pitches one-hitter at Galesburg: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Brady Lawrence strikes out 8, Dixon baseball pulls away in 10-4 win at Rock Falls
Morrison Junior High announces third-quarter student honors
OSF nurses advocate for patients during inaugural Nurses Day at the Capitol
Rock Falls woman accused of child sexual abuse granted conditional release
Lee County judge keeps Dixon man jailed on child sexual assault, exploitation charges
Rep. Fritts to host Medicare 101 event April 20 in Ashton
Dixon Legion serves roast beef Friday night
After Dixon Historic Theatre’s $200K funding request, City Council wants deeper dive into theater financials
Eastland’s Brecken Hayden hits two home runs in win: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Washington Grove Cemetery Board seeking donations to cover perpetual care costs
Plans for new Amboy park, playground moving forward
Sterling Police Department honors employee, officer of the year
Sterling man charged with fleeing police, hitting speeds of 106 mph on Riverdale Road
Scholarship aid available for college music majors in Northern Illinois
National Weather Service confirms tornado damage in Sterling in wake of April 2 storms
New bakery keeps Amboy in sweet treats
Property Tax 101 session set for April 14 in Morrison
Lee County property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026
Amboy baseball beats Milledgeville 3-1: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Sinnissippi Centers
Man flees Byron police, jumps into Rock River and swims for island after chase
SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee awards small business grant to Morrison business
Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces St. Patrick’s Day impaired-driving enforcement results
River City Quilters Guild meets April 21 in Fulton
Rock Falls’ Zoey Silva pitches perfect game at Byron: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Newman baseball pulls away with eight runs in 12-2 Three Rivers win over Princeton
Quilter Deb Lindahl to speak May 6 in Lanark
Newman grad Brendan Tunink has three home runs in first three pro games in Single-A
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Morrison softball player Ava Duncan
Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program signup now open
Whiteside County property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026
Prigge recognized as 2025-26 peer mentor at UW-Whitewater
3 Whiteside County students make Sandburg‘s 2025 fall semester dean’s list
Fulton Association for Community Enrichment’s grant application season begins April 15
Rock River Jazz Band’s 2026 season starts May 30 in Rock Falls
John Deere collectors display barn finds at Gathering of the Green
Sterling boys tennis wins twice: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Celebrate National Library Week at Odell in Morrison
SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee hosts Real Colors Personality Assessment with Karla Belzer
7 Sauk Valley-area students named to Aurora University fall dean’s list
50 years in, Sterling man’s plating process still polishing customers’ pet projects
Fulton City Council OKs banner project
Three tornadoes damaged Lee, Ogle counties in Thursday night storms: National Weather Service
Illinois students pursuing careers in education can apply for IRTA Foundation area scholarships
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties’ property transfers for March 23-27, 2026
Dixon baseball is 5-0: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Morrison announces temporary city hall closures for system transition, staff training
National Weather Service confirms tornado damage in Lee County
National Weather Service confirms tornado damage in Lee County
NTSB: Dixon man was student pilot on 10th solo flight at time of fatal Whiteside County plane crash
Chadwick-Milledgeville students to present spring musical ‘Newsies’ on April 18, 19
6 area students make Illinois Wesleyan fall 2025 dean’s list
Plano man faces drug charges in Lee, DuPage counties; hearing set for April 15
Sterling man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
Sauk Valley grad Tony Tompkins named an NACDA Athletic Director of the Year
A piece of Dixon history: When the ‘fatal fluid’ killed Charlotte Means
Illinois public school teachers can apply for grant funding to support classroom projects
Tornado confirmed near Dixon: police chief
Psychological thriller ‘Where Silence Lies’ coming to The Dixon: Historic Theatre in May
IDOT lifts vehicle weight restrictions placed on 2 Whiteside County roads
Wadsworth to premiere new history presentation at the Coliseum Museum on April 4
Dixon man pleads not guilty to aggravated domestic battery, strangulation charges
Sauk Valley Bank names Gajdzik as Harvard market president
Lee County property transfers for March 23-27, 2026
Newman baseball takes first loss to Lena-Winslow: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman softball scores nine first-inning runs in win over Lena-Winslow
Dixon man pleads not guilty to criminal neglect, abuse of an elderly person
Phidian Art Club to accept entries for art show April 13-14 at Dixon’s Loveland Community House
Wisconsin man sentenced to 12 years in prison for Lee County charges tied to 2022 police chase, shooting
Amboy yard waste pickup starts April 23
Beyond Trim: Asian Slaw with Peanut Sauce
Amboy Auto Repair is a homecoming for Hambley
Sterling’s Lily Martinez and Layla Wright pitch combined no-hitter: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Whiteside County property transfers for March 23-27, 2026
Sauk Valley Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026
Superintendent: Sterling schools awaiting decision on cellphone ban legislation
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Newman’s Elaina Allen
Dixon native Isaiah Roby earns NBA G League Community Assist Award
Owen Mandrell and Ethan Mathews both hit grand slams in Rock Falls win: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Ken Nelson Auto Group partners with Chevrolet for donation to Al Morrison Baseball
2026 Sauk Valley prep baseball season preview capsules
Dixon looks for experience to pay dividends
Rock River Madness is May 2 at The Facility in Dixon
Jazz quartet, etched photography set to make splash April 16 at The Next Picture Show
Hands Around the Courthouse – a child abuse awareness event – set for April 10 in Dixon
Mulder elected to membership of Phi Kappa Phi at Bradley
COLUMN: Why scammers love artificial intelligence
Construction continues on Sterling High School’s rec center
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for March 16-20, 2026
Dixon boys’ 4x800 wins at Illinois Top Times: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Signs, singing, support showcased at Dixon’s No Kings protest
Chicago developer seeks to convert Dixon’s former Magnuson Hotel into 70-unit apartment building
Chappell has been named to Upper Iowa University’s fall 2025 dean’s list
Defense attorney says charges filed against animal activist are retaliation over Rochelle rodeo controversy
Morrison High School exploring summer 2026 driver education course
Night of Jazz to bring smooth sounds to Sauk Valley, music to students
Newman baseball beats Morrison 12-2: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
No Kings protests set for Saturday in Rock Falls, Dixon, Oregon
Lee County Kids in the Kitchen program wraps up a successful third year
Crop markets watching Iran war implications
Discover Dixon announces 2026 Downtown Banner Program featuring America 250 theme
Dixon baseball is 3-0: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Newman baseball led Sterling 10-0 before lightning struck
Mandrell is Rock Falls High School March Student of the Month
Despite glitches, Sterling’s Northwestern Steel and Wire Park moving toward opening day
Brown is Dixon High School Student of the Month
Teen ServSafe certification training offered at SVCC
Easter egg hunts set in the Sauk Valley
Sterling Schools Foundation to host inaugural Blue & Gold Scavenger Quest on May 2
Keynote speakers set for Midwest Summit May 21 at The Dixon: Historic Theatre
Newman softball wins 18-5: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Blues Hall of Famer to perform in Sterling on April 4
Dixon police investigating recent vandalism; public’s assistance requested
Whiteside County plane crash victim remembered for community involvement
New improv group to make debut performance March 27 at Dixon’s Mad Water Saloon
Dixon Knights of Columbus breakfast is March 29
Amboy School Board approves 2026-27 calendar
Sterling High School assistant coach launches fundraising initiative to remove cost barrier for tennis players
Owen Mandrell and Owen Laws each knock in two runs in Rock Falls win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling softball shows patient approach in 13-3 win at Dixon
3 charged in Lee County theft investigation: Sheriff
‘Tall Cop’ Jermaine Galloway will give drug trend education talk April 9 in Dixon
Dixon’s Oliver’s Corner Market owners getting ready to close, retire after 39 years in business
Whiteside County property transfers for March 16-20, 2026
Sauk Valley Community College appoints director of athletics
Council debates care, maintenance of Northwestern Steel and Wire Park
Sterling’s Layla Wright tosses perfect game: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling man dies in Iowa crash
Sterling, Dixon, Polo trio named to Illinois Media All-State girls basketball teams
Sterling Fire Department seeks new deputy fire chief
Dixon man charged with 5 counts of aggravated battery
2026 Sauk Valley softball season preview capsules
Sauk Valley Community College to host spring blood drive March 30
Dixon Municipal Band’s spring concert to feature Grammy-winning saxophonist Tom Scott
Familar faces to lead the way for Sterling
Sterling High School Drama heading to state; contest pieces to be performed Wednesday for public
CGH Career Fair set for March 31 in Dixon
American Trucking Association honors Dixon man as Super Van Operator of the Year
Erie library hosts ‘Choose your own Easter egg hunt’
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties’ property transfers for March 9-13, 2026
Lee County Board OKs ordinance allowing property dwellers to build 1 additional, smaller housing unit
Dixon boys and girls track & field post invite wins: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Fritts to host sharps and medication drop-off drive May 14 in Dixon
Sterling’s Dogwood Acres gets new additions for man’s best friend
Three Sauk Valley players named to All-Arrowhead Conference women’s basketball team
Thom Reese book signing set for April 18 at Dixon’s Books on First
Shutter to Think: He chose poorly
Timber Lake Playhouse announces special spring events ahead of 65th anniversary season
Wyatt Cassens goes 4 for 4 in win over E-P: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
One person dead in Whiteside County plane crash, police said
Dixon School Board OKs $3.2M plan to upgrade high school’s outdoor athletic facilities
2026 primary voter turnout down in Whiteside, Lee counties
CGH Sleep Center marks 25 years of national accreditation
Sauk Valley Baseball 5 Players to Watch in 2026
Artisan Oven opens in Sterling, now serving up wood-fired pizzas, Chicken George
Sauk Valley Community College to host job fair April 8
Dixon School Board OKs new hires, other personnel actions
Dixon’s St. Anne School principal named finalist in statewide Golden Apple Award for leadership
Rock Falls’ leadership lineup will change with upcoming retirements
Morrison’s Ava Duncan strikes out 13 in 2-1 over Sterling: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
A piece of Dixon history: B. F. Shaw and the beginnings of The Telegraph
Registration open for Sterling’s 4th annual Run for the Badge 5K Run/Walk
Sterling’s Woodlawn Arts Academy honors 2026 student-teacher art exhibit winners
Local author and USA Today bestseller Flanagan to host book signing in Dixon
Dixon Legion serving cabbage rolls, shrimp Alfredo on Friday
Lyndon’s annual car show is June 7, registration now underway
Sterling police chief makes pitch to spend budget surplus on $600K evidence garage
Drew is featured speaker at Twin City Conservatives meeting March 28
4 hurt in Lee County 2-vehicle crash, teen driver flown to Rockford hospital
Dixon man sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse image possession
Dixon man sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse image possession
ISP squad damaged in Whiteside County collision, one of 4 trooper crashes in one day
Rock Falls women’s sober living home at risk of closure without community support: COO
Earth Day and Sterling parks: why stewardship matters
Could Flock cameras be landing in Amboy?
Vancil leads 17th Congressional District Republican primary race
McCombie headed to victory in Illinois’ 89th House District Republican primary race
Sublette ambulance service referendum approved; Dixon Park District gets approval to sell land
Here are Sauk Valley’s March 2026 primary election results
Beyond Trim: Coffee and cholesterol
Dixon council postpones vote on Historic Theater’s $200,000 request, director says funds to be used for events
5 Sauk Valley primary races, referendums to watch
Sauk Valley softball five players to watch in 2026
OSF Saint Katharine introducing new electronic medical records system April 1
Prophetstown library sharpens local learning
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Dixon’s Charlie Connors
Community Voices: In the still of the evening, silence is deafening
Bourbon-tasting event to benefit The Next Picture Show in Dixon
Whiteside County property transfers for March 9-13, 2026
Sauk Valley-area school closings for Monday, March 16
Sterling Girl Scout troop’s experiences go beyond Thin Mints and Tagalongs
Funding drop, call increase prompt Sublette ambulance service vote
Sterling, Rock Falls under snow emergencies
Sterling stormwater projects ready for rain
Illinois tops record wheat yield in 2025
Dixon-based PherDal named mHUB Innovation of the Year
Erie woman to be inducted into Black Hawk College’s Alumni Hall of Fame
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle County property transfers for March 2-6, 2026
Sterling Street Fest organizers gearing up for music-filled event
Francque is Newman High School student of the month
Referendums, GOP House primary race top ballots for Lee, Whiteside counties
5 Sauk Valley-area students graduate from NIU
Contested state senate race tops Ogle County GOP ballot
Newman High School announces third-quarter honor rolls
Lee County sheriff: Luck won’t save you if you drive drunk or drug-impaired
Friends of the Hennepin Canal announce ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ hike March 15
A podiatrist’s perspective: Shoes on or off indoors?
Sublette Antique Tractor and Toy Show rolls into 44th year
Dixon student part of UW-Whitewater’s third-place finish at national competition
OSF Saint Katharine Moms on the Move walking group in Dixon returns with weekly gatherings
Morrison resident helps create ‘DanceScapes ’26′ at UW-Whitewater
Dixon Elks free children’s podiatry clinic is April 21
Eastland falls to Lawrenceville 61-43, finishes fourth in Class 1A
Seniors vs. Crime: Make a list of heroes to help you combat scams
Dixon’s Pratt named 2026 Master Farmer
Lee County judge denies furlough for Dixon man charged with attempted murder, home invasion
Eastland falls 66-38 to Chicago Marshall in IHSA Class 1A state semifinal, will play for third place
Whiteside County sheriff asks residents to turn over airborne school bus video, tries to dispel online rumors
Sterling man charged with sex crime
Horton to perform at March 25 Wild Winter Wednesday in Fulton
Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s ‘Voices of Praise’ Easter concerts set for March 27-29
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton to host Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour
Whiteside Area Career Center honors February Students of the Month
Morrison’s Smith joins Sauk Valley Bank lending team
New Sterling music festival announces band lineup
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico bus driver cited after bus incident sends passengers to hospital: Sheriff
Fulton Historical Society will visit native habitat restoration site March 15, public invited to attend
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month
Whiteside County property transfers for March 2-6, 2026
Woodlawn, Penguin Project partner for third annual Shining Stars event
Clark is Sterling High School Student of the Month
Dixon Park District’s prairie burn helps reset ecosystem
Erie Public Library to host open studio sessions, Easter egg hunt
Ashton’s Mills & Petrie Memorial Library centered on community
Altensey named to Upper Iowa University’s fall 2025 dean’s list
Morrison seventh grader wins silver medal at annual IESA chess state finals
BEST, Inc.’s no-cost work-experience program aims to strengthen Sauk Valley-area businesses
Dixon’s St. Patrick’s parade takes to the streets Saturday
Eastland’s defense holds as Cougars beat Tremont 47-45 to advance back to state
‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ to be staged April 10-12 at Sterling High School
Lee County solar project moving forward, will be one of the largest in the nation at 1.56 gigawatts
Rock Falls Chamber director resigns
All-Conference Three Rivers East boys, girls basketball teams released
Rock Falls woman pleads not guilty in Lee County sex assault, abuse case
Letter: Morrison Food Pantry, its president, thank community for donations
Thomson federal prison inmate found unresponsive, pronounced dead at hospital
2 Fulton residents named to Kirkwood Community College’s 2025 fall dean’s list
Fulton Masonic Soup Supper is March 19
Pawsitive Leaders 4-H SPIN dog training program in Lee County opens 2026 registration
Sterling Police Department puts out ‘help wanted’ sign
4-H rabbit workshop offers hands-on learning for Lee County youths
Swing to more soybeans in USDA crop predicted
Lee County’s Project Pool to introduce youths to 4-H programs March 28
Ketchum is Amboy High School’s student of the month
Dixon’s St. Anne Catholic School to host Lenten fish fry March 13
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 23-27, 2026
Eastland beats Pecatonica 48-41 to return to the Elite Eight in Class 1A
March’s job search workshop is March 10 at Sterling Public Library
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Oregon’s Nelson Benesh
Lee County Board to vote on ordinance allowing property dwellers to build 1 additional, smaller housing unit
Blooming Fusion 2026 in Dixon celebrates floral art, regional talent
A piece of Dixon history: The birth of The Telegraph
Sterling city leaders debate fate of house, decide it will be demolished
Rock Falls man sentenced to 7 years in prison for beating 61-year-old neighbor who later died
Lanark receives essential infrastructure funds
Lee County’s budding gardeners cultivate skills, compassion in Jr. Gardener Special Interest Club
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society to host March 8 program about pigs in history and popular culture
Grain storage capacity growth stagnant: agricultural economist
YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon set for April 16 in Dixon
Rock Falls council hikes liquor license fee for bars whose majority of revenue comes from gaming machines
Eastland beats Dakota, advances to sectional final against Pecatonica
Sterling City Council OKs parking lot improvement agreement with 2nd Street business
Timber Lake Playhouse invites audiences to celebrate its 65th anniversary season in 2026
Lee County arrest warrant issued for Georgia man accused of drug charge when deputy checked stranded vehicle
Firefighter pleads not guilty to setting Lee County fire that scorched 700 acres
Sauk Valley Future Founders Entrepreneur Camp for middle school students launches in June
Sauk Valley Community College seeks community input on 2027-2030 strategic plan
Beyond Trim: March forth to the great outdoors
Dixon High School administrators propose $3.2M in upgrades to high school outdoor sports infrastructure
Pecatonica beats Newman 70-66 in sectional semifinal overtime thriller
Amboy ag teacher keeps the ship steady
Rock Falls’ regional fire training tower gets $825,000 boost, construction could start this year
U.S. Senate candidate Tillman to visit Whiteside County for Lincoln Day Dinner
Letter: Vote Bickelhaupt for Congress
Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 23-27, 2026
Sterling’s Jossy James named first-team All-Western Big 6 Conference
Sterling library rests on history, looks to future
Letter: Bickelhaupt brings breath of fresh air to 17th House District race
Letter: Cruelty is not American and it is certainly not Christian
9 fire departments battle Dixon blaze; no one injured
‘Woody Guthrie’ presentation is March 22 at Odell library in Morrison
Rock Falls’ ‘Touch A Truck’ is largest event of its kind: organizer
Blackhawk Pipe and Drums of the Quad Cities will perform in Fulton on March 11
House Ag Committee chair talks farm bill timeline
Scotts Miracle-Gro partners with WACC students to design new Morrison office signage
Sterling’s Challand Middle School FFA seeds benefits beyond the farm
Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties for Feb. 16-20, 2026
Letter: America, wake up
Honor Flight pancake breakfast fundraiser is Sunday, March 1, at Dixon VFW
Saxophone great Tom Scott to highlight Dixon spring concert
Morrison Lions Club’s annual Rose Day Sale underway, Recycle Day is April 18
Not just ‘cows, sows and plows’: Cultivating Connections showcases Sauk Valley schools’ ag education, FFA
Dixon wrestling advances to state semifinals: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Oregon goes wire-to-wire, tops Mendota for 2A Rock Falls Regional title
High-powered Newman beats Forreston 75-48 for first regional title since 2022
Firefighter charged with arson, accused of setting grass fire that burned 700 acres: Lee County sheriff
Sauk Valley-area students named to dean’s, president’s lists
Woodlawn receives grant from Do It Best Foundation to support theater programs
Klein harvests success with Dixon ag program
MercyOne Clinton Foundation announces application dates for health care scholarships
Lee County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026
Cornerstone Credit Union announces 2026 Founders’ Scholarship Program
Ballot mailing label printing process problem detected, remedied in Lee County election office: Officials
Sterling dog park committee ready to run with plans for park
Wethersfield pulls away from Newman, advances to Elite 8
Amboy ag teacher hatching knowledge
Midland Wealth Advisors earns national recognition from Newsweek
Lee County deputies work to find out who reportedly stole vehicle in Rock Falls, crashed it near Dixon
OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health in Amboy adds Amor‑Arteaga to health care team
Whiteside Area Career Center announces January students of the month
Dixon student named to fall 2025 BSC president’s honor roll
Galena student wins ROE 8 regional spelling bee
First National Bank in Amboy reminds residents to be aware of fraud, know their consumer rights
Sterling Main Street launches 2026 annual Partnership Campaign
Amboy, Rock Falls students named to UW-La Crosse dean’s list
Sauk Valley Community College board conceptualizes public safety building plans, funding
Eastland advances to Bureau Valley Regional final: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Eastland advances to Bureau Valley Regional final: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Oregon takes control early, pulls away from Rock Falls
Forreston pulls away late, beats Annawan 52-44 in Alleman regional semifinals
Newman scores season high, sets wins record with 85-63 victory over Alleman
Erie preschool screenings are March 13
2 Sauk Valley-area students named to president’s list at Drake University
Lee County Drug Court recognized for 20 years of success
DUI charges filed in Whiteside County; woman accused of causing crash, injuring 4-year-old child
State climatologist Ford to be featured at Fulton’s Miller program March 16
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Lauren Metzler from the SVVOR
Eastland battles adversity, falls short to Wethersfield in sectional semifinals
Gillan Memorial Scholarship applications due March 31
Amboy School Board hears first reading of 2026-27 school calendar
Newman advances to Sweet 16 after 42-32 win over Galena
Erie-Prophetstown girls basketball team’s inaugural ‘Hoops for Heart’ supports local heart health
6 Sauk Valley-area students make Illinois Wesleyan’s fall 2025 dean’s list
Sterling parking problems prompt public survey
Sterling Dog Park Committee asking residents for input on improving park
Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026
Seniors vs. Crime: Amazon settlement prompts questions
Sauk Valley can’t keep pace with Malcolm X in home finale
Sauk Valley can’t keep pace with Malcolm X in home finale
Five boys hoops teams open 1A postseason with wins: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Five boys hoops teams open 1A postseason with wins: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Lenten Lunches series begins Feb. 25 in Morrison
Spring is around the corner: What to expect at Sterling Park District this season
Chair yoga offered Feb. 24 at Morrison’s library
Hammes named Newman High School Student of the Month
State FFA officers pay trivia visit to Sterling’s Challand Middle School
Clinton Symphony’s family concert set for Sunday
Attorney in Carroll County teen death case asking prosecutors for evidence, clarity on charges
Plaintiff’s attorney in Dixon lawsuit still arguing the city should pay its attorney fees in FOIA dispute
Rock Falls Tourism still accepting applications for military banner program
United Way of Lee County, United Way of Ogle County accepting 2026 community grant applications
Sterling city officials caution against pushing yard waste into streets
Newman’s Landon Near wins Class 1A 113-pound title at IHSA state boys wrestling finals
Denver Sandrock, Lucas Porter qualify for state swimming: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling’s Sarah Doughty wins IHSA state bowling title with fifth-highest score in tournament history
Sterling’s CGH Medical Center introduces IDPH-approved CNA program
Farm income forecast spotlights challenges
Dixon Park District raising funds for Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts resurfacing project
Dixon’s ties to Walgreens to be featured at Founder’s Day celebration April 11
A piece of Dixon history: How a controversy built the Dixon YMCA in 1907
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026
Landon Near, Charlie Connors reach state wrestling finals: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Landon Near, Charlie Connors reach state wrestling finals: Friday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Newman beats Bureau Valley 66-41 to win first regional title since 2009
Sherrard surges late to top Dixon in back-and-forth affair
Sterling council green lights Griswold, Woodburn avenues’ $4.9M reconstruction project
Dixon Knights of Columbus breakfast is Feb. 22
Lee County 4-H’s New Family Orientation set for March 28
Sterling council makes plans for summer parties
Rock Falls council to vote on separate liquor license tier for bars with gaming machines as primary revenue
SVCC campaign hopes to raise $600,000 for Amboy students
Three area wrestlers in state semifinals: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Big shots send Geneva past Dixon in 3A regional final
Lee County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026
Convicted Jan. 6 rioter to be featured speaker at Twin City Conservatives’ meeting in Rock Falls
Dixon School Board OKs slate of resignations, retirements and coach hirings
Rock Falls High School hosts 12th annual Percussion Palooza Feb. 22
Rock Falls High School hosts 12th annual Percussion Palooza Feb. 22
Avery Moran is Sterling High School Student of the Month for January
Here are the 18 Sauk Valley area qualifiers to look for at the IHSA individual state wrestling meet
Rock Falls City Council hikes annual fees on gaming machines on 5-3 vote
East Coloma-Nelson kindergarten, preschool roundup is Feb. 19
Sterling man tells council of privacy concerns with Flock cameras: ‘It is a digital dragnet that never sleeps’
Sterling Fire Department grows by 2
Rock Falls council OKs ordinance, requires mobile homes moving in to be manufactured less than 20 years ago
Extension, SVCC teaming up to present Ready, Set, Grow Gardening Workshop on March 28
Sterling man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2 aggravated battery cases
Amboy Fire Department cod dinner fundraiser is March 20
2026 Election Questionnaire: Dillan Vancil, U.S. House of Representatives, 17th District
Eastland girls hold on for 40-39 regional semifinal win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Eastland girls hold on for 40-39 regional semifinal win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Bureau Valley pulls away to beat Polo 67-48 in regional semifinal win
Newman girls battle past scrappy Stark County, open postseason with win
Community Voices: Public service providers are not personal servants
SVCC’s police academy bolsters regional training, building stronger officers: police chiefs
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Tessa Fosdick
Faith Christian boys go 16-0 in NICC, Carson Bivins named Player of the Year
Beyond Trim: Break up with bad food
Sterling’s Kirchhoffs help newlyweds find their financial footing
‘Property Tax 101′ set for March 4 at Sterling Township building
Oregon, E-P and Amboy fall short in postseason: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Oregon, E-P and Amboy fall short in postseason: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon rolls past Rockford East in 3A regional semifinal
Fulton falls to Wethersfield, but finishes with most wins since 1994
Early registration open for Midwest Summit on Leadership in Dixon
Free hearing screenings are March 11 in Sterling
Sauk Valley Bank grows lending team
Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026
Kobbeman is Rock Falls High School Student of the Month
Lee County sheriff to award scholarship; application process underway
Staats is Sterling High School Student of the Month for January
United Way of Lee County to host ‘United We Bingo – A Night of Fun & Giving’ on Feb. 26
Blair Grennan, Kerby Germann, Michelle Naftzger win sectional titles: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Blair Grennan, Kerby Germann, Michelle Naftzger win sectional titles: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Illinois sees 10% increase in H-2A workers
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle county property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026
Sauk Valley area wrestlers advance to state from rugged 1A Byron Sectional
Sauk Valley-area students named to Illinois State University fall dean’s list
Sauk Valley group swaps anger for love on Valentine’s Day at rally against Trump administration policies
Sterling’s new Mexican restaurant features margaritas, bountiful birria
Reilly to perform at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on March 14
Laube is Sauk Valley Bank’s new chief credit officer
SVCC accepting Distinguished Alumni Award nominations
Dixon’s Preston-Schilling Funeral Home to nearly double space with new building move
Friday’s Sauk Valley wrestling sectional roundup
Early surge sends Dixon past rival Rock Falls
Forreston wins tight one in NUIC: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup
Newman gets 28th win after 77-57 victory at Kewanee
Clinton Symphony Orchestra concert is March 1
Rural Amboy man airlifted to Rockford hospital after single-vehicle crash, cause under investigation
Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls students achieve academic honors
Morrison Junior High School launches ‘Certificate of Employability’ program
Whiteside Area Career Center announces December students of the month
One year in: OSF merger with Dixon’s KSB Hospital leads to investments in services, staff and facilities
E-P’s Connor Keegan scores 18 in win over Oregon: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling goes wire to wire to close regular season with win over Moline
Dixon career fair and public hiring expo set for March 11 at Dixon High School
Boss is Dixon High School student of the month
Woodlawn Arts Academy announces Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser celebrating 20 years
River Cities Quilters Guild meets Feb. 17 in Fulton
Sterling comfort dog Millie to turn 2; party set for Feb. 25
Teen Turf brings fun and function together for Amboy students
Fulton girls get 19th win: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Fulton girls get 19th win: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Seniors lead Dixon past Harvest-Westminster Christian
Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships
Nominations open for Best of Dixon Awards
Your guide to the March 2026 primary in the Sauk Valley
Dixon house fire blamed on space heater; dog rescued from burning home
Dixon house fire blamed on space heater; dog rescued from burning home
Sterling street work plan speeding up for 2026
Fritts seeks nominations for 2026 Women to Watch event
Sterling street work plan speeding up for 2026
Where to find the best pizza in the Sauk Valley
Odell Public Library celebrates National Library Lovers Month
Odell Public Library celebrates National Library Lovers Month
Benny Olalde scores 25 in Oregon win: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Jack Saathoff 33 rebounds away from Sterling’s single-season record, but Golden Warriors fall to Galesburg
Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026
Sterling High School’s Schlegel honored for commitment, success in theater education
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Erie-Prophetstown’s Caleb Reymer
3 charged, including Sterling woman, in Carroll County burglary case: court records
2026 Election Questionnaire: Nolan Kemp, Illinois House of Representatives, District 74
Sauk Valley Bank expands community with new full-service branch in Walworth, Wisconsin
2026 Election Questionnaire: Julie Bickelhaupt, U.S. House of Representatives, 17th District
The Classroom in Nelson opens cafeteria serving pizza, smash burgers, bakery items
Newman girls basketball finishes 9-1 in TRAC East: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Fulton’s Feb. 25 Wild Winter Wednesday program will feature Cuba
Clemen is Newman High School’s student of the month
Parenting is subject of Feb. 22 Whiteside Forum in Morrison
Seniors vs. Crime: Phony text messages keep on coming
Work continues on Sterling’s Lawrence, National properties
Farmers National Bank donates $5,000 to SVCC Impact Program’s Mustang Impact Challenge
Prophetstown Proud announces 2026 events
Tampico hosts community events throughout February
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to be featured at history talk in Sterling on Feb. 8
Dixon pulls out defensive battle over Stillman Valley
Girls wrestlers advance to sectional: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
West Carroll grad Emma Randecker sets Northern Iowa’s 200 record
Culver’s of Rock Falls recognized with national ‘Silver’ designation
Discover Dixon Ambassador Scholarship applications now open
Give Me Shelter: Granny Rose dogs visit Jefferson School
Oregon wins again in the Big Northern: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup
Newman pulls away to beat scrappy, short-handed Erie-Prophetstown
Dixon Park District announces ‘Pallets in the Park’ Earth Day celebration at Lowell Park
A piece of Dixon history: The 1904 Dixon collision of state, business and religion
Amboy Junior High pep band hits all the right notes
Mielke named president of statewide county fair association
April hearing set for Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse
Reese Dambman scores 21 in Dixon win: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon wrestling advances to state as a team after win over Morrison
Lee County Sheriff’s Office squad car involved in 2-vehicle crash Thursday, both drivers OK: Sheriff
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center welcomes 2 new women’s health providers
Rock Falls man’s 2023 hit-and-run death yields 2-year probation sentence for Will County woman
Annual Sauk Valley Wedding Expo set for Feb. 22 at Northland Mall
Mlakar of FSB Wealth Group recognized as Distinguished Financial Professional
Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026
Beyond Trim: Chocolate Chia Pudding can curb a craving
Cam Jones has triple double in Polo win: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon awarded $2M for creation of retention ponds to the west of major economic development near I-88
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Rock Falls’ Jahkei Jones
Karlson is Amboy High School student of the month for February
Dixon deputy police chief, two officers sworn in Monday
9 Sauk Valley-area students named to Iowa State University’s 2025 fall dean’s list
Sublette Fire Department asking for 131% tax hike to support staffed ambulance service
Hot start sends Dixon past Big Northern rival Oregon
Morrison boys basketball beats Amboy: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Dixon police officer honored Monday for his life-saving actions after vehicle crashed into house, gas line
Dixon police officer honored Monday for his life-saving actions after vehicle crashed into house, gas line
2026 annual Phidian Art Show April 16 at Loveland building
Sterling City Council votes to replace wrecked police vehicle
Sterling adds block party to summer event roster
Amboy High School releases fall 2025 honor roll
The Next Picture Show announces call for artists for Blooming Fusion exhibit
Prairie Brome Solar supports local effort to help children in Lee County
2026 Election Questionnaire: Joe Berning, Illinois State Senate, District 45
Man, sentenced to jail for DUI crash that killed Sterling businessman, violates probation, could faces prison
Deer Grove man sentenced to 180 days in jail, probation for aggravated DUI that killed Sterling businessman
Frank Swine-atra to visit Fulton’s Wild Winter Wednesday program Feb. 11
Newman recovers from slow start to top Stillman Valley
Sterling, Sarah Doughty win Big 6 bowling meet: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Morrison Junior High takes part in 2 scholastic chess tournaments
Sip and sketch at the Erie Public Library
Dixon deputy police chief retires after 30 years in law enforcement
1st Gateway Credit Union delivers new shoes to Fulton Elementary School for ‘Credit Union Kicks’ program
Valentine station set up at Erie library
Millers to salute Fulton’s small businesses at Feb. 10 event
Riverdale High announces first-semester honors
Lee County judge to visit St. Anne School as part of statewide reading comprehension program
Sterling’s Christ Lutheran School celebrates Lutheran Schools week
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026
Dixon wrestling wins Princeton Regional title: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Morrison wrestling wins first regional title in school history
Stephenson County Fair joins Whiteside, Lee as alcohol-free fairs