Dixon’s defense continues to set the tone: Sauk Valley Week 9 football notes

Dixon’s defense continues to help set the tone heading into the playoffs. Newman was challenged by Mon-Rose to end the regular season, and Polo’s 70 points were the most the Marcos scored since at least 1935 in
Dixon’s defense continues to set the tone: Sauk Valley Week 9 football notes

Dixon’s defense continues to help set the tone heading into the playoffs. Newman was challenged by Mon-Rose to end the regular season, and Polo’s 70 points were the most the Marcos scored since at least 1935 in
Beyond Trim: The trick to treating holiday weight gain is paying attention to food intake

Halloween is approaching but what’s really frightening is that most Americans will put on several pounds over the next couple of months; it will add to what they gained last year, and the year before and so
Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 9 of the 2025 season

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 9 of the 2025 high school football season
5 Things to Do: Halloween fun in the Sauk Valley this weekend!

The Dixon Historic Theatre is showing classic horror movies and will welcome Mariachi Rock Revolution on Halloween night.
Photos: Sterling vs Freeport Class 3A volleyball

Sterling beat Freeport in two sets in the class 3A volleyball semi-final Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Sterling High School.
Photos: EP vs Oregon Class 2A volleyball regional

Erie-Prophetstown beat Oregon in straight sets Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, to advance to the Class 2A regional final on Thursday against Riverdale.
Photos: Rock Falls vs Riverdale Class 2A volleyball regional

Rock Falls volleyball fell to Riverdale Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in the Class 2A regional semifinal. Riverdale will face Erie-Prophetstown for the regional title.
Local High School Football Playoff Schedules (IHSA and I8FA)

Friday Games: 42 Class 3A Game 1 — #16 Poplar Grove (North Boone) (5-4) at #1 Richmond (R.-Burton) (9-0), Fri 7pm Game 5 — #15 Oregon (5-4) at #2 Byron (9-0), Fri 7:15pm Class 4A Game 3
Polo Historical Society’s veterans program is Nov. 5

Polo Historical Society Board Member and Military Liaison Kevin Smoot will host the program “Polo’s Veterans” Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St.