Fifth-seeded Polo beat the third-seeded Missiles to set up a match with second-seeded Fulton in Thursday's regional final. Eastland also advanced to a regional final in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The American Pakistan Educational Exchange program began in October 2023 in cooperation between Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Bristol Community College in Massachusetts and Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, Pakistan.

It's been three years since Melissa Trumpy went missing. Investigators are still looking for new information.

Northern Illinois University’s Media Relations Department confirmed Sept. 23 that the 141-acre facility will permanently close Dec. 15.

Wednesday morning's fire damage was limited to Country Inn and Suites' room 102, with water damage reaching the hallway.

Taxpayers in Ogle County could see around a 0.4-cent change per $100 on their property tax bills next year, if Ogle County Board members pass the proposed budget for 2025 on Nov. 19.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Carroll, Lee, Ogle or Whiteside county students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement.

Search our table to see what designation your Carroll, Lee, Ogle or Whiteside county school received on the 2024 school report card.

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. It is free to attend.