Morrison varsity softball beats Erie-Prophetstown 6-2, Thursday, May 14, 2026 in P-town.

The Telegraph and Gazette honors the everyday heroes making a difference in the Sauk Valley through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Girls track and field athletes from 17 schools including Oregon, Forreston-Polo, and Milledgeville, competed at the Class 1A Winnebago Sectional on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Teams from Sterling, Rock Falls, Mendota, Princeton, Streator, La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris and Herscher all competed during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School.

Local teams Amboy, Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, Bureau Valley, Morrison, St. Bede and Newman compete with others in the Erie Girls Class 1A Sectional track and field meet Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

United Way of Lee County wrapped up its 2025 campaign year with a celebration lunch Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The organization raised $419,417 in donations during its fundraising year.

The Byron Tigers avenged a May 7 loss to Dixon with an 8-2 win over the Dukes at Joe Parks Athletic Complex in Byron on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Tigers scored four runs in the fifth inning en route to the Big Northern Conference win to boost their season record to 21-5.

Get caught up on Sauk Valley news, sports and features from the week of May 1-7, 2026.

Dixon softball fell to Rock Falls 7-4 Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Dixon.