A man accused of possessing and sharing images of children and toddlers “screaming and crying” as they were being sexually assaulted by adult males was detained in McHenry County jail Wednesday.

The River Bend Board of Education may need to seek public funding in the form of a referendum in spring 2026, according to a district statement.

Due to contractor delays, the start of the closure has been postponed to June.

Choosing two of four art-making stations, students had the opportunity to build a 3D work, fold origami paper, create glowing works under a black light or form unique paintings with bubbles.

Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon held its commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025, at the school.

Russ Shuck is closing his automotive service business. He will continue to offer towing services.

FFA students brought their tractors and animals to the lawn of the elementary school for kids to learn about agriculture.

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Longtime Dixon mechanic Russ Shuck of Russ' Automotive Service has closed his auto repair business after a 55-plus-year career. Shuck will continue to run the towing side of the business.

Sterling's Bryce Hartman pitched a complete game with six strikeouts in a 7-3 win over Mendota. Eastland baseball and softball won, Oregon's Isabelle Berg pitched a one-hitter and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.