One of northern Illinois' biggest car, truck and motorcycle show is set for Sunday, Aug. 24.

Bureau Valley went 6-5 in Lincoln Trail Conference play in their first season, finishing sixth, and coach Saige Barnett said having that familiarity will help in their second go-around. The Storm will also be getting a taste of Class 1A volleyball for the first time.

How will Bureau Valley do in Patrick Elder's first season as head coach? Can Farmington defend its conference championship? Here's preview capsules for the 2025 Lincoln Trail-Prairieland Conference Large School Division teams.

The Sauk Valley Community College greenhouse and JL Acres LLC organic crops are among sites that will be toured.

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

The governor signed 266 laws on Friday, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving – or rejecting – over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring.

The Chicago Bears still don't have a clear leader in the starting left tackle competition. Here's why returning starter Braxton Jones still remains undeterred.

The annual Sublette Country Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, on Illinois Route 52 in Sublette.

Three concerts are left in the summer series.

Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the week and what’s left of training camp for the Bears

After a return to the playoffs last season, Eastland-Pearl City wants to make the postseason a habit again. It’s going to take a blend of veteran leadership and new faces to do so.

The downtown Dixon restaurant serves up its own take on sandwiches, salads, omelets, crepes and a wide variety of other dishes and drinks.

Get caught up on Sauk Valley news, sports and features from the week of Aug. 8-14, 2025.

Here is a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Aug. 11-15, 2025.

Denver man Tim Hickle made an overnight stop in Rock Falls on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, as part of his walk across America.

The Erie Fire Protection District has expanded its ambulance services over the years and one volunteer has seen it all. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Jeff Wirth joined the department 48 years ago.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

ComEd reported nearly 74,000 customers across northeastern Illinois were without power Sunday morning.

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

Lt. Gov. Stratton led a panel discussion in Joliet on how Trump policy is affecting women's health.

The Byron Public Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, and will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Individuals will be selected based on receipt of the highest bid per ton that is harvested.

In his program “Smithsonian Bird Friendly Certification Coffee: Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time,” Greg DuBois will discuss a brief history of coffee consumption and production.

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will hold its next “Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at Bridge 50, 25060 Illinois Route 172, Rock Falls.

The state’s appellate court has vacated a Whiteside County judge’s 2024 ruling denying a Sterling man’s motion to withdraw the guilty plea he made three years ago in the 2017 drunken driving death of a Sterling woman.

Mercyhealth health care system agreed to pay over $1 million to employees and offered to reinstate employees after the company terminated workers for refusing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy for religious reasons.

A Mount Morris man with prior assault convictions has been accused of home invasion and aggravated battery, according to court records, after allegedly cutting through a window screen and beating a woman.

Bring your questions and family stories about Lee County cemeteries to share with others.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks roared and stomped their way through the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Photos by Jessie Ottens - Shaw Local News Network

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.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 14 featured Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sam Kersey reviewing previous chamber happenings, including the multi-chamber “Business After Hours” event at Sauk Valley Community College.

The university awarded degrees to 6,770 students.

Ted Dabrowski is joined by DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick in the race. Mendrick called Medicaid cuts signed by President Donald Trump “unsustainable,” but said he believes the president is doing a good job overall

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will serve hamburger, pork chop sandwich, brat, or hot dog picnic dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15.

Here is a list of personnel actions approved by the Dixon School Board on Aug. 7, 2025.

The Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest happens in Rochelle Aug. 15-17.

From free concerts to fairs to family-friendly events, Lee County has something fun for everyone this summer.

Sterling’s new Cornerstone Special Care facility hosted a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday

With lots of young players gaining valuable experience last season, the Forreston Cardinals look to return to their high standards this fall.

By the end of the year, I need Caleb to clearly show that the Bears have a franchise quarterback going forward, Marc Silverman writes

The Federal Trade Commission just released a report showing adults over 60 years of age who reported losing more than $100,000 increased seven times from 2020 to 2024.

Cowboys get down and dirty Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, during the Next Level Pro Bronc rodeo at the Whiteside County Fair.

Students in Sterling head back to class Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, for the first day of the school year.

Rockford Christian and Schlarman Academy both recently announced they will be cancelling their upcoming 8-man football seasons, leaving a question mark in the schedule for their opponents.

Democrats across the country are searching for a winning message in the 2026 elections, but Illinois Democrats say they’re already found one

Here is a list of Lee County property transfers for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 13 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing featured local news coverage in the Sauk Valley area.

The Newman Comets take the practice field Tuesday, August 12, 2025, ahead of the 2025 season.

The Rock Falls Rockets hit the field for the first week of football practice Tuesday, August 13, 2025. The Rockets open at home against Byron August 29.

Encore! Mt. Morris has announced the return of Chicago entertainers Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones to the band shell from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, to close Straw Fest Day festivities.