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May 09, 2025
Sauk Valley

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Sterling takes third at Western Big 6 Conference meet

Sterling takes third at Western Big 6 Conference meet

Sterling had nine top 3 finishes to place third as a team at the Western Big 6 Conference meet on Thursday in Galesburg.

By Drake Lansman●
May 08, 2025 at 10:14 pm CDT

Newman baseball improves to 11-0 in conference: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup

Newman baseball improves to 11-0 in conference: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup

Eastland baseball behind three hits from Brayden Jackson and softball with a stellar outing from Keara Kaus win in the NUIC. Plus more baseball, softball and girls track and field results in Thursday's Sauk Valley Media sports roundup.

By Jeff Newton●
May 08, 2025 at 8:47 pm CDT

Sterling stays hot, shuts out Alleman at home

Sterling stays hot, shuts out Alleman at home

Sterling batted around before recording an out in the second inning Thursday on its way to a 13-0, five-inning Western Big 6 win over Rock Island Alleman.

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
May 08, 2025 at 8:30 pm CDT

DNA testing in Rock Falls’ Valentine’s Day fatal stabbing hits legal snag, May 13 trial faces delay

DNA testing in Rock Falls’ Valentine’s Day fatal stabbing hits legal snag, May 13 trial faces delay

A Whiteside County judge will decide Friday, May, 9, whether Kyle Cooper’s trial will begin Tuesday, May 13. That decision will follow a hearing on whether the Illinois Attorney General's Office will be able to intervene in the case on behalf of the Illinois State Police.

By Charlene Bielema●
May 08, 2025 at 4:39 pm CDT

‘Great joy and great excitement‘: Northern Illinois Catholic leaders welcome 1st American pope

‘Great joy and great excitement‘: Northern Illinois Catholic leaders welcome 1st American pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, is a member of the Augustinian religious order, a missionary and lived at the friary on the campus of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox for one year in the 1980s

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
May 08, 2025 at 3:52 pm CDT

Report: Sterling’s crime down in most categories in 2024, but murders, burglaries, aggravated assaults up

Report: Sterling’s crime down in most categories in 2024, but murders, burglaries, aggravated assaults up

The number of reports of stolen vehicles and burglaries in Sterling also increased in 2024, according to the report.

By Brandon Clark●
May 08, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

5 Things to Do: YWCA of the Sauk Valley’s wellness fair, Rock River Jazz Band concert set in the Sauk Valley

5 Things to Do: YWCA of the Sauk Valley’s wellness fair, Rock River Jazz Band concert set in the Sauk Valley

Also, get ready for two events on June 7: the fourth annual Bellson Music Fest at the RB&W District in Rock Falls and the 40th annual Sauk Valley Child Fair, with the theme Candy Land, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon.

By 5 Things to Do in Sauk Valley●
May 08, 2025 at 11:42 am CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on Reagan Run

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on Reagan Run

On Talk-Line for May 7: Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and 2025 Reagan Run Committee representative Jim Lillyman discuss the upcoming 5K run/walk taking place on Saturday, July 5, and the changes being made.

By John Sahly●
May 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on Reagan Run changes

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on Reagan Run changes

Read the transcript from our May 7 Talk-Line podcast: Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and 2025 Reagan Run Committee representative Jim Lillyman on the upcoming Reagan Run and changes coming for this year

By John Sahly●
May 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Sterling’s Ruizes give back through coaching, teaching

Sterling’s Ruizes give back through coaching, teaching

The sport of swimming first brought Kyle and Jamie Ruiz together in third grade. The 2004 Sterling graduates, who reconnected through swimming after college and eventually got married, are still giving back today as teachers and coaches.

By Drake Lansman●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Blind Melon, Too Hype Crew to headline 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival

Blind Melon, Too Hype Crew to headline 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival

The 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival entertainment lineup was unveiled Wednesday.

By Sam Ramirez●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  

Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  

The open houses are designed to seek feedback on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP).

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Latest News

1

Sterling takes third at Western Big 6 Conference meet


2

Newman baseball improves to 11-0 in conference: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup


3

Sterling stays hot, shuts out Alleman at home


4

DNA testing in Rock Falls’ Valentine’s Day fatal stabbing hits legal snag, May 13 trial faces delay


5

‘Great joy and great excitement‘: Northern Illinois Catholic leaders welcome 1st American pope


6

Report: Sterling’s crime down in most categories in 2024, but murders, burglaries, aggravated assaults up


7

5 Things to Do: YWCA of the Sauk Valley’s wellness fair, Rock River Jazz Band concert set in the Sauk Valley


8

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on Reagan Run


More News

1

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Jim Lillyman on Reagan Run changes


2

Sterling’s Ruizes give back through coaching, teaching


3

Blind Melon, Too Hype Crew to headline 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival


4

Oregon’s dog park gets some ‘shade’ for Arbor Day


5

Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  


6

Northern Illinois Angus operation focuses on developing cattle with longevity, product merit


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Dixon High School takes a hands-on approach to the sciences


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Sterling educators find purpose – and each other - on path to becoming teachers


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