The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. May 1 in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling. The evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and Kentucky Derby-themed games and activities.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Dr. Matthew DeBaene, the Superintendent of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. The pair discuss the district's goals, new curriculum, career pathways for students and more. 

The Sterling Police Department is inviting the public to help celebrate the second birthday of the department’s comfort dog, Millie.

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fulton.

The Teen Turf program, which emphasizes homework, serves students in third grade through high school and runs Monday through Thursday – anywhere from 20 to 40 students attend each day.

Fulton girls basketball got its 19th win, Newman boys held off Rockridge and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Oregon Elementary School’s Courtney Gaulrapp was named Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year.

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources.

Dixon is home to people and businesses making a difference every day, and nominations are now open for the Best of Dixon Awards presented by The Telegraph.