Streetwise Tattoos, of Sterling, invites the community to take part in The Spirit of Giving Food Drive during a three-day tattoo-for-donations event from Nov. 21–23, 2025. It's an initiative supporting local food pantries and a newly opened homeless shelter.

A Dixon man has been charged with multiple weapons offenses after he made threatening video calls while brandishing a firearm, according to Dixon police

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Monday.

Amboy's Jose Lopez ran for 205 yards and three TDs to help send the Clippers past Milledgeville on Saturday. Polo's defense was dominant in a 38-0 win over South Fork in this week's Sauk Valley football notes.

The Chicago Bears did it again Sunday when they won 19-17 on a last-second field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened and what it means for the Bears' playoff hopes

Comedian Lee Hardin will headline the Dec. 4 show at Mad Water Saloon.

The show was scheduled for Nov. 29.

The Whiteside Forum has invited Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, to present “Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century” at the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

This popular sports bar and grill in Amboy offers creative twists to its traditional menu, including their famous Philly cheesesteak.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of Nov. 7-13, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

Fans of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” are in for a double treat when the Morrison Music Theater Association performs the radio version at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Crossroads Community Church, 300 W. South St. in Morrison.

Joel Penne's Technical Math class students at Sterling High School applied math solutions for the betterment of local bird species.

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a field goal as time expired Sunday to beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-17. Here are the five big takeaways from a third straight late-game victory.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a successful Halloween enforcement campaign, resulting in zero impaired driving arrests and zero citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations.

The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.

Colleges up for the award include: Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College, Sauk Valley Community College and more

Sauk Valley Community College student Nara Hardesty has won first place for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award for the 21st annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 9-15 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth.

In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy’s offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority and Economic Growth Corporation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, celebrated the grand opening of Shimer Square, marking a major milestone in the multi-phase redevelopment of the historic Shimer College campus.

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill specifies that Metra is allowed to reach agreements to provide service outside the Chicago area “when it is deemed beneficial to the state”

Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in sustainable, high-quality ingredients from natural sources, has announced its successful acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances’ multipurpose production site in Thomson.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has made a seamless transition to the Chicago Bears after the team signed him a couple weeks ago. Here's how Gardner-Johnson's daily 6 a.m. arrival at Halas Hall has helped.

Dixon's Landon Knigge was named all-state by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association after a record-breaking senior season. Newman, EPC, Forreston, Amboy, Milledgeville, Polo and West Carroll also had all-state selections from the area.

Kenna Wubbena, Kailee Williams and Maggie Richetta were all-region selections for the Sauk Valley Skyhawks.

A Sterling man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an Oct. 30 death threat made against a Whiteside County 14th Circuit Court judge

The Chicago Bears will try to win their first NFC North game of the season Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch Sunday.

The Chicago Bears announced that safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team ruled out linebacker T.J. Edwards and wide receiver Jahdae Walker.

The Chicago Bears could be getting major defensive reinforcements sooner than expected. Chicago announced Friday that they’ve activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s window to come off injured reserve

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, located at 403 E. First St. in Dixon, is joining the national effort to raise awareness about lung cancer during Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November.

From Capitol News Illinois: The governor’s office said in an email to Capitol News Illinois that it does not intend to release the state-approved funding until it sees “stability” on federal education policy coming from Washington

The Chicago Bears will return to NFC North action on Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar provide the latest news from Halas Hall and preview the key matchups in Sunday's game

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

A Whiteside County jury awarded Brittany Ramos $31.5 million Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the conclusion of the wrongful death trial for her husband Garrett Ramos' death while fighting a 2021 house fire in Rock Falls.

Brandon Clark spoke with Katie Baker, Lee County’s 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, on Talk Line. They discussed local 4-H programs, community projects, and upcoming opportunities for kids.

The proposed 2025 property tax rate is 82.42 cents per $100 of equalized assessed value, an increase from the 2024 rate of 79.46 cents.

From Capitol News Illinois: Most state agencies were required to submit spending cut plans to Gov. JB Pritzker by Oct. 23, but the governor’s office has declined to release details about those plans

About 1.9 million Illinois residents are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Thursday as they continue to prepare for their rematch against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

The Chicago Bears continued to miss two defensive starters at practice Thursday as the prepared for Sunday’s game at the Minnesota Vikings. Safety Jaquan Brisker (back) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) both missed practice for a second straight day.

Morrison students honored for academic achievement.

The Bears have had plenty of slogans over the years. “Never Apologize for a Win” is the title of this year’s highlight film. Now with the team in playoff position, the next question is: How far can the Bears go when their greatest asset is Caleb Williams’ ability to escape?

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to this three-day celebration from Nov. 20-22, 2025. Activities include Holiday Bingo, Christmas Walk, Love Light Reading, $1,000 Giveaway and Grinch Dodgeball.

No. 1 Milledgeville (11-0) takes on 10-1 Amboy in a rematch of Week 1 and last year's 8-man state championship. Polo hits the road to South Fork looking its first state championship appearance since winning it all in 2019 and 2021.

The owners behind Star Worlds Arcade in DeKalb, celebrating 40 years in business, are leveling up this year with their latest expansion into a new market.