2026 Election Questionnaire: Victoria Onorato, Illinois House District 89
Victoria Onorato on the SAFE-T-Act: This law needs to be completely rescinded. Read her full election questionnaire here
Photos: Sterling faces off against Quincy in boys basketball
Sterling boys basketball meets Quincy on the court Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Quincy took the win 59-52 in OT.
Ogle County jury still deliberating fate of Stillman Valley man charged with 2016 murder-arson
Duane “DC” Meyer, 43, of Stillman Valley is accused of killing his ex-wife, Maggie (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and then setting her Byron home on fire with their 3-year-old son, Amos, asleep in his upstairs bedroom Oct. 19,
Sterling School Board approves teacher raises
The Sterling School Board has approved a collective bargaining agreement that gives Sterling teachers 5.5% raises the first two years and 5% raises in years 3 and 4.
Single-family home sells for $240,000 in Dixon
The single-family residence located at 1117 Beech Drive in Dixon was sold on Jan. 7, for $240,000, or $116 per square foot.
Dixon’s new emergency alert system to be up by end of February
Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the U.S. to warn residents about local emergencies, hazards and other threats.
Dixon man accused of stalking to spend 48 hours in jail after violating release terms: Judge
A Lee County judge ruled Thursday that a Dixon man accused of multiple counts of stalking spend 48 hours in jail after violating the conditions of his release.
Lee and Whiteside counties: Best deals on residential properties in the week of Jan. 19
A single-family home in Ashton that sold for $320,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Lee and Whiteside counties in the past week
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Andy Jackson on Seasonal Affective Disorder
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Andy Jackson from Sinnissippi Centers about Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dry January, and the mental health resources available for them.
Chris Stapleton sets new ‘All-American Road Show’ dates
Chris Stapleton has extended his “All-American Road Show” through Fall 2026, with over 20 new stops on the long-running tour. The new dates begin May 23 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium (with special guests Lainey Wilson and Allen