The single-family residence located at 1652 Overlook Drive in Dixon was sold on May 21, for $258,000, or $161 per square foot.

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference released its All-Conference baseball and softball teams this week. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown both had multiple players recognized in the TRAC East.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District and the Rochelle Township High School District are in talks on a potential agreement that could result in a shared-use facility at Helms Park in the future, Park District Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger said June 18.

GUEST COLUMN: We are celebrating some amazing things happening within the RR5K this year and perfect additions to an already exciting morning. July 4 is not only the run; it happens to be the 250th anniversary of America.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Lee County / Whiteside, here's what sold for $150,000 or under during the past week.

A Lee County judge ordered a sex offender evaluation on Thursday for a Dixon man charged with sexual abuse and domestic battery.

The 31st annual Relay For Life of the Sauk Valley was held Saturday night in Sterling, with 17 teams walking to further research for cancer and to celebrate survivors who had achieved another birthday.

Here's the list of students named to Morrison Junior High School's fourth-quarter honor roll.

Morrison-Rockwood State Park in Whiteside County will be closed to the public June 23 and 24 while staff apply aquatic herbicide treatment at Lake Carlton.

Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 19 to 22, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites families throughout the state to enjoy the opportunity at a lake, pond, river, state park or private fishing hole near them.

A Sterling resident’s frustration over getting letters from the city’s building and zoning department about a patch of weeds in front of his residence led to an explanation Monday night of when and how the city notifies residents of a nuisance issue.

Franklin Grove will host classic cars and a summer solstice celebration featuring Scottish music.

Southern New Hampshire University has released the names of Sauk Valley-area students on the spring 2026 president’s list.

Lojo Russell will perform Friday, June 19, as part of Dixon's Music at the Square summer concert series.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is inviting nurses to explore career opportunities during an in-person hiring event focused on night-shift medical-surgical roles. The event is June 23 at OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling.

Stacey Aber Richardson said her mother’s illness started as “clumsiness” and tripping and escalated to not be able to eat, drink, move or speak. Linda Aber of Sheffield passed away in 2024 within three months of an official bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis diagnosis at 67.

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the dean’s list.

Come enjoy the Summer Sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday June 18, at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon.