Dixon High School senior learns she can make a change through Sauk Valley college’s earned tuition program
CGH volunteer greets patients with ‘always a smile’
From Knights of Columbus to Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon couple is driven by their faith to do good
Teen Turf volunteer keeps her teacher voice loud and clear
Susan Tyrrell’s teacher voice still is loud and clear when she’s working with fifth grade students at Teen Turf in Amboy.
Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball
Guided by his faith, Ryan Bivins cherishes the impact he is able to provide as Dixon’s Chief of Police and Faith Christian boys basketball coach. He is also a veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard and
Dixon animal shelter launches program to keep homeless families with their pets
Family caregiving inspires CGH Auxiliary volunteer
For CGH Auxiliary volunteer Amy Wiseman, giving care started at home.
Dixon High School senior learns she can make a change through Sauk Valley college’s earned tuition program
The program allows high school students who graduate in SVCC’s district – Whiteside, Lee, and parts of Bureau, Ogle, Henry and Carroll counties – to earn their tuition by volunteering at local organizations.
Readers celebrate the people who show up for the Sauk Valley, every single day
A free store for neighbors in need. A teacher her students still call Ms. Rhonda, decades later. Meet the Sauk Valley’s reader-nominated 2026 Everyday Heroes — as told by the people who love them.
Teen Turf volunteer keeps her teacher voice loud and clear
