Check out the Ogle County Fair July 30-Aug. 3 at the fair grounds in Oregon, or catch concerts from the Sterling Municipal Band or Dixon Municipal Band.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 29 featured Dixon Police Patrol Officer Lucas Kammerer discussing preparations for the Aug. 5 “National Night Out” observance locally.

Meals are free, but donations are encouraged, with 100% of all donations going to the fire department. The menu includes brats, pasta salad, chips and Resthave Home cookies.

Sterling's Mason Hubbard saved his best round for last on Tuesday, shooting a 70 at Trump National Doral to finish tied for 24th at the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships in Miami.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for July 21-25, 2025.

Change, however difficult, can lead us toward a more just and compassionate world.

Reserved grandstand seating for Saturday night’s demolition derby will go on sale at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in the Secretary’s Office for $10 per person.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a jar is available for donations

The meal includes half a chicken, chips, roll and drink for $11. Drive-thru and dine-in options will be available. Proceeds will fund Sterling American Legion charities.