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Beyond Trim: Loving lentils

Lentils may be small in size as compared to other beans and legumes, but they pack a lot of nutrition into that little package.

By Sherry DeWalt – CGH Health Foundation●

January 06, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST

Jury selection begins in 2016 Ogle County murder-arson case

Duane Meyer, 43, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with an Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which his ex-wife, Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was found dead

By Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

January 06, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Sterling-Rock Falls Community Trust Board of Trustees announces annual scholarship program

Trustees of the Sterling-Rock Falls Community Trust encourage applications from upcoming and past graduates from Sterling and Rock Falls for a broad range of college scholarships to be awarded in mid-April.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 06, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Dixon artist opens art studio, hopes people will challenge themselves, connect with others

Brave Arts Creative Studio, at 115 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon, is open Monday through Friday at various times for kids to get creative at open studio or learn about art in a more structured setting and for art parties designed for families and adults.

By Payton Felix●

January 06, 2026 at 5:15 am CST

Newman girls basketball beats Kewanee: Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Newman and Dixon girls basketball won, Eastland beat Oregon, Dixon girls bowling won and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

By Drake Lansman●

January 05, 2026 at 10:11 pm CST