The Whiteside Forum has invited Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, to present “Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century” at the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

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Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of Nov. 7-13, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) honored Russ Damhoff, former athletic director and head men’s basketball coach, for his 30-plus years of service to Skyhawk athletics.

Fans of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” are in for a double treat when the Morrison Music Theater Association performs the radio version at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Crossroads Community Church, 300 W. South St. in Morrison.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Forreston Public Library.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a successful Halloween enforcement campaign, resulting in zero impaired driving arrests and zero citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations.

United Way of Lee County is celebrating the success of its inaugural Downtown Dolly Stampede, held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in downtown Dixon. Despite the chilly weather, more than 40 enthusiastic participants turned out.

Brandon Clark spoke with Jim Wise, Post Commander of VFW Post 5418 in Rock Falls, about the post’s history, its impact on the community, and ways to help keep its doors open for local veterans.

Sauk Valley Community College student Nara Hardesty has won first place for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award for the 21st annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.