The city of Rock Falls has appealed a $31.5 million judgement delivered against the city and two fire officials in connection with the 2021 line-of-duty death of a Sterling fire lieutenant.

The trial of a Rock Falls man accused of home invasion, sex assault, and battery was to begin Tuesday in Whiteside County court. Instead, a Whiteside County judge assigned to the case last week will announce that day whether the case against Daniel Yanes will proceed

Sam Ramirez, program director of Dixon’s WIXN 95.1 and 1460 AM, River Country 101.7 and The Rock 95.7, received the certificate last week from state Sen. Li Arellano, R-Dixon

Here is a look back at some of the weekend's top Sauk Valley sports action, including Newman boys basketball starting 18-0. Three local girls teams won at the Illinois vs. Iowa shootout, Dixon girls improved to 16-2, and area wrestlers earned titles.

A single-family residence located at 1015 Cooper Street in Dixon changed owner on Dec. 9, 2025.

A 65-year-old Dixon man pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Jan. 7, to attempted murder, home invasion and other charges.

Eight students have been honored for their academic achievements at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling.

On Monday's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian about the city's upcoming events, rental inspection program, and updates on the East Second Street road construction project.

Wild Winter Wednesday’s Jan. 14 program will feature the Rev. John Byker speaking about the early history of Fulton and how Gerardus “George” deBey was instrumental as an early Fulton recruiter.