Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026.

OSF HealthCare is welcoming Chris Herbert to OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling, where he will begin seeing patients April 23.

Regular foot care is essential for anyone living with diabetes, and daily foot checks can prevent small problems from turning into serious infections, according to OSF HealthCare podiatric surgeon Dr. Kyle Swanson.

Dixon Public Works Director Matt Heckman received the Dixon Citizen of the Year Award Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Best of Dixon Awards.

The NWS said locations that could experience flooding include Dixon, Rochelle, Byron, Oregon, Mount Morris, Amboy, Polo, Davis Junction, Forreston, Hillcrest, Stillman Valley, Franklin Grove, Ashton, Paw Paw, Lost Nation, Sublette, and Woodhaven Lakes.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lee County until 8:15 p.m. Friday, April 17.

An Amboy woman was taken into custody Thursday night in Dixon on an outstanding warrant for seven felony drug charges and subsequently charged with four additional felony drug offenses.

The Dixon Police Department is closely monitoring the weather today, preparing for possibly severe storms that could move through the Sauk Valley this afternoon and tonight

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 17. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from the Prohibition era and the closing days of World War II to the dawn of the 1970s and recent local recovery efforts

The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists invite you to a Birdwatching Hike on May 17, from 8-10 a.m. at the Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, located at 780 East Rd, Hennepin, IL, 61327.

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “The Orphan Trains - The Personal Side of the Story” by Carol Chandler on Monday, April 27.

Stories about “Dixon’s Darkest Day” often focus on its horrific elements. But this column will focus on its heroic elements.

The Lee County Democrats are organizing a meet, greet and donate to local candidates’ event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Shinny’s arcade, Dixon.

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley named six area women as 2026 Women of Achievement award recipients Thursday afternoon at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

Shanna M. Hillers of Sterling is charged in Lee County with aggravated battery in a public place, a Class 3 felony; official misconduct of a public employee, a Class 3 felony; and abuse/criminal neglect of a resident of a long-term care facility, a Class 4 felony.

Officials unanimously agreed to hire a manager to oversee a newly established Main Street program to spur economic growth and help existing businesses.

Here's a list of personnel changes the Dixon School Board approved Wednesday night at its regular meeting.

Five members of the Dixon High School Scholastic Bowl Team will travel to Washington, D.C., to take part in the three-day World Affairs Council national tournament from April 26-28.

Actor Tony Danza and his band will be at The Dixon Historic Theatre April 25.

Meals will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Phidian Art Club handed out its 2026 art show awards Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Loveland House in Dixon.

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026.

The 43rd YWCA Women of Achievement awards and luncheon recognized a number of women Thursday, April 16, 2026, who have shown to be exemplary assets to their communities.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Duane Long of the Dixon Park District about park updates, the latest on fundraising for the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, upcoming programs, and a new playground set to open later this year.

The Dixon High School theater department will be performing "Matilda" at 7 p.m. April 17, at 7 p.m. April 18 and at 2 p.m. April 19. Performances will be held at the James A. Wiltz Auditorium on the campus of DHS.

Dixon police and several local fire departments have called off the search for a Dixon man who jumped from the Peoria Avenue Bridge into the Rock River late Monday night, saying that the meticulous search turned up nothing

A tornado watch has been issued for several northern Illinois counties, including Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside and more.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with state Sen. Li Arellano Jr. about key legislative updates, including child abuse prevention efforts, new agricultural bills, and ongoing discussions around local zoning and regulatory control.

Search crews in Dixon work to locate an individual who went into the Rock River late Monday night.

Dixon police are actively searching the Rock River for an individual who jumped from the Peoria Avenue bridge late Monday night

The presenter for the Those Were The Days program at the Oregon Depot on Saturday, April 25, will be Oregon resident Mark Herman, a Nachusa Grasslands volunteer.

Over 50 people gathered on the Old Lee County Courthouse lawn in Dixon on Friday as they held up blue pinwheels, the national symbol for child abuse prevention, at the fourth annual Hands Around the Courthouse.

There's still time to submit art work to the Phidian Art Club's annual 2026 show. Entries can still be made Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Loveland House in Dixon from 2-6 p.m.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 12, including one from 1922, when a "Youthful Moonshiner" was fined $1,000 in the Sauk Valley area

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 5-11 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026.

Research!America, a nonprofit alliance that advocates for science, discovery and innovation to achieve better health for all, is pleased to announce its selection of Russ Paulsen as its next president and chief executive officer, effective May 4.

Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2025-2026 fall semester.

As chief lending officer, Billy Johnson will oversee the bank’s lending strategy and lending teams across all markets.

The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon April 18 in Dixon.

During Monday’s Sterling City Council meeting, Sterling Public Works Superintendent Brad Schrader said that as of May 1 the city will change its 50/50 sidewalk replacement program to one in which homeowners pay for the concrete and city crews install the sidewalks.

Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center held a Hands Around the Courthouse event Friday, April 10, 2026, in Dixon to raise awareness about child abuse.

Working as a home health care aide at night, Michelle Wiemken for years had a picture in her mind. It was her own bakery, shelves lined with breads, cookies, cakes, pies and the other sweet treats she loved to bake.

Nurses from across OSF HealthCare recently gathered in Springfield for the OSF inaugural Nurses Day at the Capitol, bringing clinical perspectives directly to state lawmakers while advocating for legislation that impacts patient care and the ministry’s ability to serve.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Shaw Local News’ Charlene Bielema about recent tornado activity in Lee and Whiteside counties, plus an in-depth look at the jury selection process in high-profile local court cases.

Meals will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sauk Valley Community College hosted an opening Thursday, April 9, 2026, for the college's annual student art exhibit and awards.

The Dixon: Historic Theatre board made its pitch Monday to the Dixon City Council as it seeks $200,000 in city funding to pay for theater events.

The National Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed an EF-1 tornado caused damage in Sterling during storms that rolled through northern Illinois on April 2. It is the fourth tornado confirmed in connection with storms in Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties that evening

Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026.