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Saffell brings can-do spirit to Sterling schools’ PTO

From Knights of Columbus to Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon couple is driven by their faith to do good

Newman sprinters have big day, Fulton girls take second at 1A Erie Sectional track and field meet

Amid shrinking enrollment and finances, Amboy’s Clipper Kiddies Christian Preschool readying for its goodbye

United Way of Lee County celebrates 2025 campaign, more than $400K raised

5 Things to Do: St. Andrew Carnival in Rock Falls, ‘The Little Mermaid’ in Dixon this weekend

United Way of Lee County expands food access, literacy programs in 2025

Volunteer work keeps Amboy retiree on the move

Teen Turf volunteer keeps her teacher voice loud and clear

Volunteer keeps Whiteside County’s 4-H tradition alive

Dixon High School senior learns she can make a change through Sauk Valley college’s earned tuition program

Saffell brings can-do spirit to Sterling schools’ PTO

Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach

34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High

Photos: Class 1A Winnebago Sectional girls track and field meet

Mendota’s Mariyah Elam, Morris’s Ava Conley heading to state in trio of events from 2A sectional

Jared Mundt takes over as new Ottawa football coach

QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru

Oswego’s Ammar Banire, after breakout moments as a sophomore, puts himself on Division I recruiting radar

M. Eileen Brown: How quiet acts of kindness strengthen our community

Tom Weitzel: Unsung heroes are essential to a police department’s smooth operation

Oliver: Legislation would provide Social Security credits for unpaid caregivers

Froma Harrop: There’s a reason some populist views are popular

Eye On Illinois: Are spending or savings plans worth the political capital based on your wallet?

Toby Moore: Real connection requires courage

Revolutionary War Weekend, Jazz Fest coming to Cantigny in June

5 Things to Do: Oswego history tour, The Brothers Sinatra and more this weekend

Emerald Hill men win Rock River Classic

5 Things to Do: Rochelle’s Fly-in Drive-In show, Mt. Morris Jamboree and more this weekend

Bartini’s in Rock Falls serves up cocktails, creativity and fun

National Sports Card Convention returns to Rosemont for 45th show