The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, work on U.S. 30 west of Morrison will begin Monday, July 7.

Nice weather and sweet rides made for a fun time Friday, July 4, 2025, at John Dixon Park for the annual Petunia Fest car show. From vintage to modern rides, the park was filled with vehicles of all kinds for fans to check out and admire.

From pageants to parachutes, take a look back to the stories and photos from last week in the Sauk Valley.

Baja Band and Evergreen provided the music, food trucks the snacks and the Sterling-Rock Falls Jaycees the fireworks Thursday, July 3, 2025, as Rock Falls Tourism put on a celebration of America’s independence at RB&W Park.

Heath A. Knipple, 46, was charged in Lee County Circuit Court with six counts of Class X felony dissemination of child pornography with each listing that the victim was younger than 13

Local students have been named to dean's and president's lists.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 23-27, 2025.

Pungent smells and sour tastes often are what one thinks of when it comes to sauerkraut, but Forreston makes a big deal about it – with plenty of fun and entertainment in a four-day festival that is pleasant and appetizing.

In the 7 years since her breast cancer diagnosis, Sterling native Starr Shamp has balanced cancer treatments, a wedding, pregnancy, the premature birth of her son and graduate school. She shared her story at her college graduation June 7, 2025, to bring others a message of hope.