The Illinois Housing Development Authority and Economic Growth Corporation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, celebrated the grand opening of Shimer Square, marking a major milestone in the multi-phase redevelopment of the historic Shimer College campus.

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society presented a $1,000 check Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, to the city of Dixon to fund restorations to the Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum.

Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in sustainable, high-quality ingredients from natural sources, has announced its successful acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances’ multipurpose production site in Thomson.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

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.