Bureau Valley defeated Newman 9-6 on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Bureau Valley High School.

Get caught up on Sauk Valley news, sports and features from the week of March 19-26, 2026.

An estimated crowd of 650 people turned out Saturday, March 28, 2026, to show displeasure with President Donald J. Trump and his administration and policies at a No Kings rally in downtown Oregon, Illinois.

From city streets to small towns, these photos show how No Kings protests unfolded across northern Illinois on Saturday

Dixon's Scholastic Bowl team competed at the state tournament last weekend. This is the first time Dixon has been represented at the state Scholastic Bowl competition. The team defeated Rockford Auburn on March 14 in the sectionals to advance to the state competition last weekend, ending the season with a 30-4 record. Learn about the team members in this photo gallery in which they share their favorite Scholastic Bowl questions and answers. Team members are Gage Farster, James Cocar, Jeremiah Frye, Nathan Stauter, Ronin Quick, Sebastian Seibel, Aaron Fitzanko, and Brady Rosinski.

Sterling and Newman clash in early season high school baseball action Thursday, March 26, 2026. Game was called for lightning in the fifth with Newman leading 10-0.

The Riverfront Commission met Wednesday and discussed some of the larger issues that need to be resolved before Northwestern Steel and Wire Park can officially open.

Sterling High School is sending a Contest Play team and a Group Interpretation performance to compete at the IHSA state competition this weekend. The teams showcased their performances with a public showing on Wednesday.

Several areas in Dixon have been hit by vandals this last month, including the replica Berlin Wall at Peace Park and the walking pedestrian bridge.