News - Sauk Valley

St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon is holding a Friday Lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The community can dine in or carry out orders.

Olivia Ketchum will attend Northern Illinois University to major in music education.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 23-27, 2026.

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.

On this episode of Talk Line, Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long shares updates on local parks, addresses questions about the potential sale of Park District property, and highlights their projects and programs across Dixon.

Lee County officials are working to address the statewide housing crisis impacting its residents with an ordinance that would pave the way for additional housing units to be built.

Spring came early to Dixon with the success of Blooming Fusion 2026 at The Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center.
Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County will build its next home in Rochelle in 2027, Executive Director Sheri Anspaugh said March 4.

A single-family residence located at 805 5th Avenue in Dixon changed owner on Feb. 9.


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