The first-aid kits are designed to combine veterinary and tactical medicine expertise.

The art exhibit features nearly 100 art pieces created by more than 50 student and adult artists.

This event is presented by YWCA Clinton in recognition of its 110 years of service.

Augustana College recently recognized 555 students during its 165th commencement ceremony.

The department is increasing its efforts to focus on stopping dangerous driving habits. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign will focus on seat belt law enforcement. Police officers also will be searching for drivers impaired by alcohol, cannabis and drugs.

Attendees can navigate scenarios families in poverty encounter, such as securing housing, feeding families, and accessing essential services.

Meals will be available for carryout or dine-in at the Post, 1120 W. First St.

Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll will hold world-premiere performances of the musical “Glü” from Friday, Aug. 22, through Sunday, Aug. 31.

The Top Tier Equestrian team in Milledgeville recently participated in the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championship held in McDonald, Tennessee.

Dixon resident Owen McBride recently was named to Mount Mercy University’s dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.

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

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.

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.

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 university awarded degrees to 6,770 students.

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.

The university named more than 400 student-athletes to the honor roll.

Attendees can learn how to identify, understand, and respond to youth mental health illness signs and substance use disorders.

The vest was donated by Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a nonprofit that provides bullet- and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs in law enforcement and related agencies across the U.S.

The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana will hold an opening reception for its Paw Prints: Artworks of Animals exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the museum, 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon.

The Dixon Stage Left board of directors recently named Jimmy Ferraro and Ben Lightner as the theater’s new interim co-executive directors.

Students from Rock Falls, Dixon and Oregon were named to the list.

A coffee and conversation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Mary’s Diner, 607 Depot Ave., Dixon.

Meals will be available for carryout or dine-in at the Post, 1120 W. First St.

Attendees will be able to read and discuss “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng.

Polo resident Tucker Mumford recently graduated from Wartburg College.

Students must have a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Rock Falls resident Avery Lynn Torres recently joined the American Angus Association as a junior member.

The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians scholarship committee recently awarded a scholarship to Megan Plumley of Geneseo.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. The students also earned at least three academic credits.

The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N' Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.

The college named 263 full- and part-time students to the president’s list for high academic achievement. The dean’s list includes 130 students.

The university named more than 1,250 students to the president’s list.

Town hall, coffee and conversation events will be held through Wednesday, July 16.

Immaculate Conception Church has announced several upcoming events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Twin City Conservatives will host their monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at A’s Kitchen, 2004 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Serving hours are from 5 to 7 p.m.

Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls graduates earn diplomas.

Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling students were named to the list.

Here is the list of Amboy High School students named to the spring 2025 semester honor roll.

See our latest list of Sauk Valley-area students who've graduated or been named to their college's dean's list.

Students achieving high honors for the academic year are Anniston Buchholz, Heidi Epps, Alivia Heald, Evelyn Moore, Grady Small and Gabriel Willhite.

Discover Dixon will hold its annual Brush and Bloom event during the Petunia Festival from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 4, on the old Lee County Courthouse’s sidewalks, 298 to 200 S. Ottawa Ave., Dixon.

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

Proof of residency is required by presenting two forms of legal identification. Student fees are $65 for students in kindergarten through third grade and $70 for students in fourth through eighth grades.

The event features coloring contests, farm animals from Happy Little Hooves, giveaways, Scoopie appearances, $6 Kid Meals, and touch-a-tractor.

Here's a list of students named to the honor roll.

Sauk Valley-area students have been named to the dean’s list.

The donations will provide around 15,000 pasta servings for children’s free summer meals.

“Saturday Night Fever” is based on the 1977 movie of the same name.