There are fraternal organizations in the Sauk Valley where veterans gather to share stories and celebrate camaraderie. However, these fraternal organizations may not be around much longer unless more is done to help keep them open.

Several northern Illinois counties have struggled in the past two years to regulate area rodeos after an animal rights group captured multiple videos of animal abuse at the events. The advocacy group's footage shows animals being hit in the face, tripped and prodded.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 11, 2025, featured Lee County Industrial Development Director Tom Demmer discussing the latest additions of business to the South Dixon Gateway Park area. That includes a new strip mall and a new McDonald’s restaurant.

John R. Anderson, III, 42, pleaded not guilty Wednesday Aug. 6, 2025, to two counts of aggravated stalking, five counts of stalking, harassment by telephone, and three counts of violating an order of protection.

Roberts Armory World War II Museum in Rochelle will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 16, 2025, during the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival.

While the Land of Lincoln has its share of Bulldogs, Eagles, Tigers and other standard nicknames, we also have some more unusual prep mascots. Here are the stories behind some of the most interesting ones

News Media Corporation‘s decision to end operations has led to the closure of the Rochelle News-Leader, Ogle County LIFE, Ashton Gazette, Amboy News, Mendota Reporter, and three other northern Illinois newspapers

Kishwaukee College recently announced the student-athletes nomination for the Arrowhead Conference All-Academic Excellence Team.

Here is a list of property transfers for Ogle County for July 21-25, 2025.

Resource Bank N.A. recently awarded its 2025 Centennial Service Award to 15 DeKalb County area high school graduates.

The event will feature a 10 a.m. shotgun start at Fairways Golf Course, a day of community connection and a shared celebration of the Foundation’s growth since its founding.

Rochelle CAN serves children in low income households and provides backpacks with school supplies, books, coats, shoes and Christmas gift cards

A rodeo in Rochelle is under fire for steer tailing.

Here is a list of property transfers for Ogle County for July 7-11, 2025.

Brandon M. Schmidt, of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at Rochelle Community Hospital.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will partner with DeKalb County United to host a food and school supplies drive to benefit DeKalb, Genoa, Sycamore, and Rochelle residents. The drive runs through July 18.

A 40-year-old man is dead, and another person injured, following a mid-air skydiving incident near Rochelle.

From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to celebrate the holiday.

A variety of featured gardens in Mt. Morris and the surrounding countryside will be part of the tour

In observance of PTSD Awareness Day, 13 volunteers, including veterans, jumped out of a perfectly good airplane Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle.

Thirteen volunteers agreed to jump out of a perfectly good airplane Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle in recognition of PTSD Awareness Day. The jumps were organized by the Valor Support Project in Sterling.

Take a look back at some of our recent pictures of fathers and grandfathers for Father's Day.

Summer Solstice Gathering is June 21 in Franklin Grove, Touch-A-Truck is June 28 in Rock Falls.

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.

The free concerts will continue each Wednesday evening through July 30.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon. will host a prescription drug dropoff event from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, in the Rochelle City Hall parking lot.

The program challenges students to read eight books before Monday, July 14.

The Ogle County event is held in memory of Maggie Rosko and her son, Amos, who died in 2016.

The Illinois College & Career Pathway Endorsement Program allows students to earn a formal endorsement on their high school diploma or transcript by completing a series of structured requirements designed to prepare them for life after high school in their chosen career path.

Here's a list of the public pools and splash pads opening across the Sauk Valley.

Sinnissippi Centers’ Byron office is a full-service location offering outpatient treatment for mental illness and substance use.

4x400 relay team of Brody Schwartz, Hayden Vinnedge, Eli Ferris and Noah Dewey blazed to a 3:27.90 to secure the win.

Northern Illinois is home to many unique distilleries that use farm fresh-to-bottle ingredients.

The Byron 1,600-meter relay of Neve Schilling, Ashley Potter, Macyn Burris and Skylar Palmgren took home a first place with a time of 4:06. Finishing right behind in second were Stillman Valley’s Saundra Brodersen, Taylor Davidson, Alexandria Hoff and Mackenzie Lamb.

Many World War II artifacts will be on display, including tanks, trucks and cannons.

Ottawa defeated Rochelle 7-3 on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Ottawa High School.

This year’s sale will be held at the Oregon Coliseum in downtown Oregon from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31.

Oregon scored in the final minute of regulation to edge Rochelle 3-2 on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in a morning game at Oregon Park West.

Area girls track teams from L-P, Ottawa, Morris, Rochelle, Kaneland and Sycamore competed during the Interstate 8 girls track conference championship on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Morris High School.

The idea of adding shade came from a citizen

Rochelle took top honors at the Hall of Fame Hawk Classic on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Landers-Loomis Field scoring 95 points to Forreston's 76 in the 18-team track & field event, Hubs' pole vaulter Andrew Nuyen set a new meet record clearing 5.03 meters (16'5") shattering the old record of 14'9" set in 2002.

State Rep. Brad Fritts congratulated owner Ashley Bick for her continued hard work and noted that she had recently purchased a catering truck to support her expanding restaurant operations.

Robert DeVries, a former Forreston High School multisport standout athlete, has been hired as the Cardinals’ new boys basketball coach.

Hector Losoya, 57, was sentenced through a plea agreement April 16 after pleading guilty to a 2023 charge of not registering with Rochelle police.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

A decade after the strongest tornado to come through DeKalb County in recorded history decimated Fairdale, the scars left by the storm still are evident across the small but persisting town.

Police say vehicle overturned, came to rest in a field.

A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris.

Voters this week in DeKalb County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.