A Whiteside County jury has awarded $31.5 million to the widow and two young daughters of a Sterling firefighter killed in the line of duty four years ago

Kenna Wubbena, Kailee Williams and Maggie Richetta were all-region selections for the Sauk Valley Skyhawks.

A Sterling man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an Oct. 30 death threat made against a Whiteside County 14th Circuit Court judge

Sterling boys bowling fell to Rochelle 3,269-3,014 in Thursday's Sauk Valley sports roundup.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, located at 403 E. First St. in Dixon, is joining the national effort to raise awareness about lung cancer during Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November.

A Rock Falls public school was ranked in the top 10% of all Illinois schools by the state board of education's 2025 report card data.

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A Whiteside County jury awarded Brittany Ramos $31.5 million Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the conclusion of the wrongful death trial for her husband Garrett Ramos' death while fighting a 2021 house fire in Rock Falls.

Ashton's Kaiden Gomez won a national chess tournament for youth players ranked 1700 and above in Omaha.

Brandon Clark spoke with Katie Baker, Lee County’s 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, on Talk Line. They discussed local 4-H programs, community projects, and upcoming opportunities for kids.