Research!America, a nonprofit alliance that advocates for science, discovery and innovation to achieve better health for all, is pleased to announce its selection of Russ Paulsen as its next president and chief executive officer, effective May 4.

A single-family home in Sterling that sold for $58,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Lee County / Whiteside in the past week.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, recently welcomed students from across the 37th District to Springfield for his Youth Advisory Council, giving them a firsthand look at how state government works.

Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2025-2026 fall semester.

A Rock Falls man convicted in late 2025 of severely beating his 61-year-old neighbor is challenging his guilty verdict and 7-year prison sentence, arguing he was denied a fair trial due to Whiteside County’s previous systemic exclusion of qualified jurors from the jury pool.

Sterling girls track and field won its home invite by two points. Newman's Evan Bushman pitched a complete game in a 4-0 win over Orion, Oregon and E-P softball won, and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

As funding dwindles for nonprofit organizations, how much financial assistance should the Sterling City Council give to groups that help Sterling residents?

Local author John L. Hoh Jr. will present the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s April program “The Man With the Branded Hand.” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12.

Isabella Yanos plans to attend a four-year university to major in nursing.