WISE: Protest is not a threat to democracy; it is one of democracy’s safeguards. But protest loses its civic value when it turns into harassment, intimidation, or destruction.
With the squeals and laughter of children playing as background music, Sterling city officials and Riverfront Commission members and donors cut the ribbon Saturday to officially open the new park.
A Whiteside County man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft and weapon charges in Whiteside County and to break-ins, unlawful restraint and battery charges in Bureau County
State Sen. Li Arellano will be the guest speaker.
The city of Dixon has announced the launch of its 2026 Street Resurfacing Program, representing approximately $2 million in infrastructure investments throughout the community.
A century of life and 80 years of American Legion membership will be celebrated for Marvin Geerts at 9 a.m. June 27 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.
Sauk Valley Community College will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, in West Mall.
By making connections within the community, Winifred Knox Memorial Library Director Amy Runkle says she has discovered a network of talent and skills that residents want to pass along to others through classes at the library.
Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for June 1-5, 2026
Here's a look at some of the happenings in the Sauk Valley for June 5 to 13, 2026.
Dixon Pride held its festival Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Page Park in Dixon. Photos by Jennifer Lubbs - Shaw Local News Network
Sergio Garcia Castro of Sterling graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree.
Anthony Venier of Venier Jewelers and his friend, Evan Hackbarth, have collaborated to create a completely redesigned Reagan Run medal, bringing a fresh vision to one of the event’s most recognizable traditions.
The free community art event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grandon Civic Center. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come out and transform the park’s sidewalks into colorful works of art.
South Dakota State University announces Dale Johnson of Sterling has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.
Rock Falls Tourism presented Salute to America 250, a special two-day event June 13 and 14, 2026, at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls.
The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new splash pad at the Northwestern Steel & Wire Park at 201 Wallace St., Sterling, was celebrated June 13. The newly dedicated Riverfront Park features a large, modern splash pad with moveable water cannons and a large dump bucket.
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal's “Hike the Hennepin” will be Sunday, June 14, and will travel from Lock 6 to Lock 11 (Bridge 6). This hike is approximately 4.6 miles.