The city of Rock Falls is excited to kick off the sixth annual holiday light display Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Centennial Park.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Sterling Main Street are excited to share the events planned for the Seasonal Sights and Sounds of Sterling Downtown Christmas Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at Old Settlers Cabin from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 115 Lincoln Statue Drive in Dixon.

Sterling Main Street is proud to announce that it received two awards at the 2025 Illinois Main Street Conference held Nov. 12-14 in Dixon.

The Sauk Creative Writers Group will not meet during its regularly scheduled time at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to allow members to prepare for Thanksgiving.

CGH Medical Center in Sterling has been named a recipient of the inaugural Illinois Birthing Hospital Quality Excellence Award.

The Sauk Valley's Rotary Clubs on Oct. 11, 2025, joined in the effort of Rotary worldwide to eradicate polio, an effort underway since the 1980s.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will be serving baked ham, au gratin potatoes, rolls, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 1120 W. First St.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is proud to join healthcare organizations across the country in recognizing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, set aside to honor the dedicated pros and organizations serving the health needs of rural communities.