Sterling man heading to trial on child sex assault charges after plea deal fails
A Sterling man accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl three years ago is headed to trial after a plea deal fell through Friday, Dec. 26.
Sterling man charged with felony aggravated battery
A Sterling man was charged Friday, Dec. 26, with felony aggravated battery after being accused of hitting and kicking two Sterling police officers on Christmas Eve.
Dixon Girls Bowling Win Geneseo Invite
Local Sports Recap (12/26/2025 and 12/27/2025) Boys Basketball State Farm Classic (Bloomington) Minonk Fieldcrest 47 Rock Falls 32 Rockford Lutheran 71 El Paso Gridley 62 (OT) Eastland 50 Aurora Christian 46 (3OT) Pecatonica 63 Chicago North Lawndale
2 injured in Christmas Day crash involving Sterling squad car
The collision occurred Thursday, Dec. 25, at First Avenue and East Third Street in Sterling, according to a Sterling Police Department news release.
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Dec. 21-27
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Dec. 21-27 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Congress advances whole milk bill
After more than a decade of whole milk being absent from school cafeterias, legislation allowing for more milk options awaits the president’s signature.
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025
Here’s a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
Newman’s Garret Matznick scores 25 in win over Forreston: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman’s Garret Matznick scored 25 points in a win over Forreston. Rock Falls boys basketball fell, Eastland won in 3OT, Dixon’s Maddie Kirby won the Geneseo bowling title and more in Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Newman’s Garret Matznick scores 25 in win over Forreston: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Newman’s Garret Matznick scored 25 points in a win over Forreston. Rock Falls boys basketball fell, Eastland won in 3OT, Dixon’s Maddie Kirby won the Geneseo bowling title and more in Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup.