IHSA Girls Volleyball Moves into State Semifinals
Girls Volleyball- Super-Sectionals Class 1A at Woodstock Marian- Stockton def Schaumburg Christian 25-11, 25-20 State Semifinals: Friday 9am- Stockton vs Norris City (N.C.-Omaha-Enfield) Friday 10:30am- Tremont vs Cissna Park Class 2A at Marengo- Rockford Christian def
One dead in crash on U.S. 52 west of Lanark
When emergency crews responded to the scene Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, they located a vehicle on the north side of the roadway in a stream.
Sterling firefighter’s parents testify about son’s line-of-duty death: ‘He was a great man’
Memories of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos’ life were displayed on a projection screen for a Whiteside County jury Monday during the sixth day of a civil trial to decide if Rock Falls fire officials are to
Lanark’s Jingle Fest 2025 takes place Saturday, Nov. 29
Don’t miss Jingle Fest 2025, Lanark’s holiday craft and vendor fair, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in Eastland’s Jr./Sr. High gym and cafeteria.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Dallas Knack, Sauk Valley Area Chamber
The Talk-Line interview for Nov. 10 featured Dallas Knack of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Topics discussed include a wrap-up of the 2025 Sauk Valley Under 40 group and a preview of Sights and Sounds coming
Machinery costs creeping higher
With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery.
To stitch is Pearl City woman’s niche
Helping to bring one’s designs on a quilt to reality is a talent that a Pearl City business owner has done all throughout the nation.
Column: What are we thankful for?
Wise: We have much to be thankful for in the Sauk Valley. Our local governments, from Oregon to Fulton, work to meet the needs of our communities. There may be occasional shortcomings, but overall, we are thankful
Rock Falls fire officials used ‘inappropriate’ strategy, took too many risks at fatal 2021 fire: investigator
Calling their firefighting strategy “inappropriate”, a Detroit-based fire investigator on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, blasted Rock Falls fire officials for how they handled a Dec. 3, 2021, fire that led to the death of a Sterling fire
59th Annual CMA Awards announce first round of performers
The Country Music Association have announced the first round of performers for this year’s 59th Annual CMA Awards. The list of performers includes: BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson