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Students from Newman Deanery schools will collect food donations from area schools on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Donations will supply local food pantries, such as the Dixon Community Food Pantry, Sauk Valley Food Bank and others.

Dolly’s Book Bash aims to inspire a love of reading in children while providing families with an opportunity to enjoy quality time together. The event is free and open to everyone, with a special focus on families with young children.

Items such as trash cans, swing sets and large trees end up in the sewer area, potentially causing problems with the turbines.

The 12th annual Taste of Fiesta comes to Rock Falls from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second St.

A Dixon woman charged with 11 offenses, including drunken driving and reckless driving, is accused of eluding officers in March in Rock Falls, according to Whiteside County court documents.

Thirteen people have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships.

The Rock Falls Chamber has announced the return of fall community garage sales, happening from Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22, across Rock Falls and Sterling.

A tale of two birds leaves photographer momentarily confused.

Prosecutor says 6,000 grams of heroin discovered in vehicle's hidden compartments during Interstate 88 traffic stop.

The Rock Falls Public Works Department has announced Martin Excavation, along with the city’s water department, will shut off the water at Avenue A from East Fifth Street to East Seventh Street at 7 a.m. Thursday.

Find an apple orchard in and around Geneva, Oswego, Plano, Woodstock, Plainfield, Aurora, Yorkville, McHenry, Union, La Salle, Mt. Morris and Rock Falls.

Rock River Jazz Band concert, Taste of Fiesta, Fiesta Parade also on slate of things to do.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council administers the Energy Assistance Program in Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside counties.

Sterling High School is trying something new when it comes to deciding the date for next spring's graduation – asking students what they want.

As heat index values climb into the 100s, area schools are announcing several high school sports events set for Tuesday have been postponed.

Rock Falls Tourism put on display nine new sculptures Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at RB&W Park. The day also included artists, music and food at the riverside park.

The annual parade will begin at 1 p.m., with parade entries lining up on 10th Street in Rock Falls. The parade will travel north on First Avenue in Rock Falls and cross the First Avenue bridge into Sterling.

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The United Way of Whiteside County invites community members to join in celebrating local impact and kicking off this year’s fundraising campaign at the annual Campaign celebration and luncheon.

Rock Falls High School football coach Kevin Parker hopes improving team culture leads to more wins.

Event will include carnival food, music, test drives and giveaways.

City Administrator Robbin Blackert thanks residents for their patience during downtown demolition project.

Dement Town Music Fest in Dixon, Taste of Fiesta in Rock Falls set for Sept. 7

More than two years after he was charged with aggravated battery, the case of a Rock Falls man accused of beating a neighbor so badly that he died almost three weeks later is in limbo.

Work crews from McDonagh Demolition continue to tear down the Micro Industries building Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in downtown Rock Falls.

Taste of Fiesta Committee Treasurer Nora Rodriguez said the annual event started in 2010 after the committee assumed responsibility for fiesta events from the Latin American Social Club.

Two women were injured in a two-vehicle, head-on crash shortly before 6:30 p.m. Friday at Illinois Route 2 and Sink Hollow Road, just outside of Dixon.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security and Business Employment Skills Team will host a resource and job open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the IDES’ Sterling office, 406 Ave. C, Sterling.

The annual Rock Falls River Chase returned this past weekend with racing on the Rock River.

The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were credited with inventing the world’s first airplane, was created by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2003 to recognize pilots who have continuously practiced safe flight operations.

Experience a vibrant mix of music, including hits by Tom Jones and The Blues Brothers.

Attendees can learn six steps that can make deep grief manageable.

Restrictions on cellphone use in schools have increased in the past year across the nation as phone use rises and studies indicate the negative impact of social media on youths. Here is how some Sauk Valley-area school districts are handling the cellphone debate.

Art in the Park Sculpture Walk in Rock Falls, Farm Heritage Festival of East Jordan Church both set for Aug. 24.

Several students from the Sauk Valley were named to the chancellor’s list.

Morrison resident Charley Williams was named one of 17 Augustana College students working as a summer research assistant in the village of Port Byron.

The Rock Falls Rockets gear up for the football season Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, during the first week of practice. The Rockets host Byron on Aug. 30.

Fritts’ office staff will offer the Kool-Aid outside of the office.

Charles Larry III is the new director of recovery.

After two rounds of competition, finalists in the Rock Falls Tourism’s Sauk Valley Talent Competition took the stage Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider helping to fund a training center for the Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments to the tune of $825,000 when it returns to session next month.

Sterling alderman: Rockford, Sycamore, Mt. Morris, Dixon, Rock Falls, and now Sterling are discussing creating the right incentives to stimulate a stagnant housing development market.

Rock Falls Tourism held its Sauk Valley Talent Competition finals Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at RB&W Park.

Western Illinois University recently announced it awarded 1,083 diplomas to graduating students for the spring 2024 semester.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, recently announced his website will host a community calendar function.

The Late Nite Blues Brothers will appear with the Dixon Municipal Band for the final Summer Sounds 2024 concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dixon’s Page Park Band Shell.

The dean’s list honors students with a grade-point average of 3.66 or higher.

There are plenty of beautiful locations in northern Illinois where you and your family can enjoy all the benefits of shoreline living

A parking lot and green space are planned for the soon-to-be vacant area.

Crews got to work this week to demolish the vacant Micro Industries building on West Second Street in Rock Falls. The area will be used for parking and green space.