Sterling girls basketball falls by two at Moline: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup

Sterling girls basketball fell by two at Moline, Dixon and Newman rolled on the road, Sterling boys bowling beat Dixon and more in Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Sterling girls basketball falls by two at Moline: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Roundup

Sterling girls basketball fell by two at Moline, Dixon and Newman rolled on the road, Sterling boys bowling beat Dixon and more in Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Whiteside County Toys for Tots director sees great 2025 giving season

When most people have put away the Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and ribbons, the director of the Whiteside County Toys for Tots program already is thinking about Christmas shopping.
Sorensen challenger officially removed from Illinois 17th Congressional District race

A Rockford Democrat running against Rep. Eric Sorensen in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District primary has officially been removed from the ballot, leaving Sorensen without a primary challenger as he seeks a third term
A piece of Dixon history: The glory of the Nachusa House in the 1800s

In 1880, when the Dixon Telegraph published the “History of Dixon and Palmyra”, the Nachusa House stood proudly as the hospitality centerpiece of Dixon.
Twin City Conservatives meeting set for Jan. 24 in Rock Falls
Attendees will explore what’s new in politics, and how it affects people.
Sinnissippi Centers offering up to four $1,000 scholarships
Sinnissippi Centers announced Wednesday, Jan. 7, that it will again offer up to four $1,000 college scholarships for individuals seeking a career in the human services field.
Sublette Fire Department sees record EMS calls in 2025

Sublette volunteers in 2025 handled 170 ambulance calls, 59 fire calls and 39 vehicle accident calls. For the 30 volunteers on the department, that adds up to thousands of hours of service.
McCombie announces Jan. 21 office hours in Byron

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, will host a series of upcoming office hours events, including one in Byron.
Sublette’s teen firefighter training attracts volunteers; next session begins Jan. 18

A successful, regional program to attract and train teenagers in firefighting and emergency medical services is returning to Sublette for a second year.