Azul Cantina is open for business in Sterling. The Mexican-style restaurant moved into the former Applebee's building.

Rock Falls High School hosted its 14th annual career fair Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. This year's event featured 54 college and business booths for young students.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home has purchased the former Bright Beginnings Pre-school building. The buy will double the funeral home's space.

The Polo Area Community Theatre is gearing up for its rendition of Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced.” The play will be performed Feb. 13, 14 and 20 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the theater at 117 N. Franklin Ave. in Polo.

Forreston fell 66-53 to Pecatonica in a NUIC matchup at Forreston High School on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

Dixon girls beat Harvest-Westminster Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 72-33.

Eastland beat Polo 54-42 in an NUIC game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Lanark.

OSF HealthCare purchased KSB Hospital from the city of Dixon just over a year ago.

Sterling hosts Galesburg in boys basketball Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Galesburg beat Sterling 72-49.