Gabe Zeigler, Luke Steinke, Devin Lott and Ben Vanderlaan of Monarch will release their sophomore effort on Feb, 1. Zeigler, Steinke and Lott are from Sterling, Vanderlaan is from Morrison.

A self-taught artist has found a creative way to alleviate struggles.

More than 100 students from around the Sauk Valley entered the annual contest, which each year results in the colorful artwork displayed along the busy span