Stories about Amboy, Illinois
Sunday’s activities include horse novelty classes in the arena and shooting sports with the Rock River chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Students from Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon named to list.
The Lee County 4H Fair opened up to the public Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Amboy.
Forget bustling cityscapes – Lee County’s rolling farmland and charming towns offer a breath of fresh air for a day of fun.
The Fulton Police Department faces a “dire and unprecedented” staffing shortage, Police Chief Nicholas Neblung told the Fulton City Council last month. His department is not alone.
With many local departments understaffed, Sauk Valley Community College's police academy and others are more important than ever to supply police officers.
The drive will be from July 17-31.
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
Heidelberg University recently announced the names of 370 students who earned academic recognition on the spring semester’s dean’s list.
Here is a schedule of fireworks in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, as well as some neighboring communities for the 2024 summer season.
Rock River Disc Golf and the Amboy Lions Club in conjunction with the city of Amboy are hosting the grand opening of a new disc golf course at Amboy City Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29.
Wagon Wheel restaurant closes; Nine-hole disc golf course to open in Amboy
Fire at 1501 First Ave. was contained in the attic.
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation awarded more than $37,000 to 12 students recently at its annual scholarship reception in Ottawa.
24/7 centers located in Amboy, Oregon, Sterling and Mount Carroll.
A total of 257 full- and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for the spring semester. Another 137 students made the dean’s list.
Vanguard Safety Wear and Dinges Fire Co. donated $25,000 to the Michael Kiefer Fund, benefitting the family of fallen New York City firefighter Michael Kiefer, who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks.
The annual event is a fundraiser for the therapeutic riding program.
Iowa State University also honors spring graduates.
A grant procured by the Ogle County Health Department has opened its third rural mini food center in the area on Thursday, June 20, 2024, outside of Teen Turf in Amboy.
Kishwaukee releases dean's, honors lists.
Property transfers filed in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties from May 24-31, 2024.
Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties filed May 10-17.
Vehicle was traveling west on West Henry Road toward Lowell Park Road before overturning, sheriff says.
Melissa Schultz, Haunted Haven’s owner, says she and her husband, Joseph Norton, discovered the fire. They had gone to the Haunted Haven barn Monday to pick up some tools and a lawn mower when they noticed smoke coming from the second floor.
The NewsTribune area will be well represented in the throws at the IHSA State Track and Field Meet this week with four throwers in 2A and three competing in 1A.
Expect damage to roofs, siding and trees, according to the National Weather Service
Signing day, more traditionally reserved for student athletes, was reimagined as a way to recognize the graduates who are going straight to work rather than pursuing higher education.
Princeton throwers Payne Miller, Cade Odell and Ian Morris qualified for the boys state track and field meet and more in Thursday's BCR roundup.
Lee County Fair officials have announced they are expanding the annual event’s Open Show to include more categories.
Taxes are payable in two installments due on June 28 and Sept. 6, 2024.
Princeton senior Morgan Foes and St. Bede sophomore Lily Bosnich are seeded to medal in multiple events at the IHSA State Track and Field Meet, while several other Bureau County athletes are competing.
Come out and watch some fast horses compete at the Green River Saddle Club in Amboy.
Sterling students graduate May 24; Dixon and Rock Falls seniors graduate May 26.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lee County, southeastern Ogle County and northwestern La Salle County until 7:45 p.m.
Karrow will attend Sauk Valley Community College in the fall then will later transfer to a 4-year college.
Nick Dinges has grown Dinges Fire Company into a major player in the fire service industry while remaining local in Amboy. As a fireman himself, Dinges jumped at the opportunity to be part of creating and distributing fire safety equipment.
Sauk Valley Media recognizes and salutes our first responders.
The trade show was held Wednesday and Thursday nights, with 31 student-run businesses selling everything from jewelry and video promotions to made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches.
Celebration set for Sunday, April 28.
A change-of-plea hearing for a 22-year-old Dixon man charged in the deaths of two Dixon 14-year-olds, which was scheduled to take place Tuesday, did not go off as planned because of some procedural issues.
Company has hired retired Byron fire deputy chief as fire apparatus specialist.
The Bureau Valley boys and girls track and field teams won the titles at the Rollie Morris Invitational at Hall.
A 23-year-old Dixon man is scheduled to change his plea to reckless homicide a week after the third anniversary of the crash that killed two Dixon 14-year-olds.
Easter egg hunts, karaoke also on list of things to do.
Area boys track and field teams competed at the Rosenberry Invite and the Mendota girls soccer team earned a win Tuesday.
With Easter just a week away, here are some egg hunts taking place throughout the Sauk Valley.
Brian Block will help all sales representatives in Minnesota and North Dakota grow their business and sales in the two states. The overall goal is to make Dinges Fire Co. a household name in all fire departments throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Arellano is a candidate to fill the Illinois 37th Senate District seat. The primary election is Tuesday, March 19.
Brennan Blaine's plans include someday running his family's multigenerational farm.