Sterling’s Twin Cities Farmers Market site of Saturday’s communitywide school supply drive
Organizers hope to gather enough school supplies Saturday, June 21, to assist 1,500 students in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties.
Car sick: Thousands turn out in Rock Falls for Sick the Mag race car tour, smokeshow
Street-legal race cars traveled to Rock Falls on Thursday, June 19, 2025, during a stop on Sick the Mag’s travel tour. Several vehicles took part in a burnout show for the thousands who descended on RB&W Park.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Susie Welch about upcoming Lee County events
The TALK-LINE interview for June 20 featured the executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch, discussing upcoming events on the LCCOA calendar, including a senior fair and open house June 24 at the
Reagan Run 5K: Little strides add up to big goals
What many people don’t realize is that the Reagan Run isn’t just for “professional” runners; it also features a special event just for kids.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Sam Kersey on Rock Falls ‘Summer Splash’
The TALK-LINE interview for June 29 featured the president and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey, previewing the upcoming 2025 “Summer Splash” event Saturday, June 21, at the Rock Falls riverfront.
Dixon Rotary donates $25,000 to Sauk’s Impact program
Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact program has received a $25,000 gift from Dixon Rotary, which will help provide Dixon High School students with access to the Impact program.
Sauk Valley students named to Northern Illinois University’s spring 2025 dean’s list
Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling students were named to the list.
Country Music Association reveals lineup for 2025 ‘CMA Fest’ televised special
The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have revealed the star-studded lineup for the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” primetime concert television special, co-hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde. Featured performers include: Trace Adkins, Jason
Jensen Ackles stars in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘Countdown’
Prime Video is sharing the trailer for the new series Countdown, starring Jensen Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited into a secret task force to investigate the murder of a Department of Homeland Security
31st annual Critics Choice Awards to kick-off awards season in 2026, returning Jan. 4
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is scheduled to kick-off awards season on Jan. 4, 2026, airing on E! and USA Network. The event will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 7:00