Grace Althaus plans to attend college after high school to study radiologic technology.

The Plein Air Exhibition and Stories in Portrait Exhibition, sponsored by the Rock River Valley Painters Guild, will open Oct. 22 and run through Nov. 15 at The Next Picture Show in Dixon.

The drive will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 24, 2025, at the Sterling Police Department, 212 Third Ave. in the south parking lot.

Amboy's Henry Nichols took seventh and Rock Falls' Kat Scott helped lead the team to fourth at Amboy's Columbus Day invite.

It’s time to celebrate Halloween in Rock Falls! The second annual Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade is Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. The parade route begins at Rock Falls Township High School and then goes west down Second Street.

A concerned citizen reached out to the Prophetstown Police Department after observing a 12-year-old child with apparent facial injuries, according to the Illinois State Police

The assembly will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the armed forces.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 10 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the upcoming fall veto session for the state legislature set to get underway later this month, with issues on a pending energy crisis facing the state.

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Get caught up on Sauk Valley news, sports and features from the week of Oct. 3-9, 2025.