Judge denies Rock Falls man’s claim that his right to speedy trial was violated in sex assault, battery case
A Rock Falls man will stand trial on home invasion, sex assault, and battery charges after a Whiteside County judge on Friday denied a motion to dismiss the case
Openings and closings: Here’s a look at Sauk Valley businesses making the news in 2025
From clothing and hobby stores to restaurants and auto shops, read a recap of 2025’s business activity in the Sauk Valley.
Sterling American Legion hosts open house on New Year’s Day
Sterling American Legion Post 296 will host a public open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, when veterans, and descendants and spouses of veterans, can learn about Legion membership.
Jamey Johnson and Riley Green team up on the song “Smoke”
Alabama natives Jamey Johnson and Riley Green have teamed up for the new song “Smoke,” co-written by Johnson, Green along with Erik Dylan. Johnson and Green attended the same college (Jacksonville State) and share a deep love
ERNEST sets dates for 2026 ‘Live From The South Tour’
ERNEST will kick off his “Live From The South Tour” beginning Jan. 21, 2026 in Denver and making stops in Boston, Sacramento, Jacksonville, Charleston, New York, Detroit, Ft. Worth, Houston and many more before wrapping up on
Sarah Jessica Parker to receive the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award
Sarah Jessica Parker will receive the Golden Globes‘ 2026 ‘Carol Burnett Award.’ The Golden Globes posted on X: “And just like that…@SJP is this year’s #GoldenGlobes Carol Burnett Award recipient — Her storytelling has left an indelible
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot dies at age 91
Brigitte Bardot, the 1960s French film star who reinvented herself as an animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91. Bardot passed away Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin of
Harry Styles surprises fans with ‘Forever, Forever’ video
Harry Styles surprised fans with an 8 1/2-minute video, “Forever, Forever,” which was posted to YouTube on Saturday. Deadline reported that the video shows Styles playing an instrumental piano ballad, that was filmed the last night of
Zayn sets 2026 Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM
Zayn has announced an upcoming Las Vegas residency, scheduled to take place across seven nights at Dolby Live at Park MGM in January 2026. Malik announced the news on Instagram and simply captioned the post: “VEGAS!! JAN 2026!!”