In a news release issued Saturday, July 5, 2025, the police department announced what to do if inclement weather appears and people need to take shelter quickly.

Dixon's Aaron Conderman and Dean Geiger finished 1-2 in their hometown race at the 25th annual Reagan Run 5K on Saturday. Melissa Winchester was the top female finisher.

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A parade, live music, food and fun were all part of the Let Freedom Ring festival in Mt. Morris on Friday, July 4, 2025.

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Two pancake breakfasts started a day full of events on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Let Freedom Ring festival.

Nice weather and sweet rides made for a fun time Friday, July 4, 2025, at John Dixon Park for the annual Petunia Fest car show. From vintage to modern rides, the park was filled with vehicles of all kinds for fans to check out and admire.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, work on U.S. 30 west of Morrison will begin Monday, July 7.

From pageants to parachutes, take a look back to the stories and photos from last week in the Sauk Valley.

Baja Band and Evergreen provided the music, food trucks the snacks and the Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees the fireworks Thursday, July 3, 2025, as Rock Falls Tourism put on a celebration of America’s independence at RB&W Park.

Heath A. Knipple, 46, was charged in Lee County Circuit Court with six counts of Class X felony dissemination of child pornography with each listing that the victim was younger than 13