On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Kim Ewoldsen from the Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College about the upcoming Coffee & Conversations event on March 19 and the wide range of resources the SBDC offers local entrepreneurs.

Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sam Kersey is stepping down from her role, the organization announced Monday.

A Rock Falls woman has pleaded not guilty to nine sex-related charges, several of which accuse her of sexually assaulting, abusing and exploiting minors

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. to break down the latest from Springfield. They discuss the governor’s recent State Budget Address, the future of the Chicago Bears amid stadium talks, and key committee deadlines.

Mickell Close, 44, had been in custody at FCI Thomson since May 28, 2025

Check out pictures from the week of Feb. 27 to March 5, 2026, of news, sports and features from the Sauk Valley.

Kirkwood Community College has released its dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester.

As Shaw Media reflects on its long history of community journalism, we looked back at four front pages from March 9

In the March 5 Sauk Valley news article, “Animal cruelty charges in McHenry County could change how backyard rodeos operate across northern Illinois,” several Illinois state’s attorneys suggested that prosecuting acts associated with steer tailing is difficult.