On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) honored Russ Damhoff, former athletic director and head men’s basketball coach, for his 30-plus years of service to Skyhawk athletics.

Fans of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” are in for a double treat when the Morrison Music Theater Association performs the radio version at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Crossroads Community Church, 300 W. South St. in Morrison.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Forreston Public Library.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a successful Halloween enforcement campaign, resulting in zero impaired driving arrests and zero citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations.

United Way of Lee County is celebrating the success of its inaugural Downtown Dolly Stampede, held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in downtown Dixon. Despite the chilly weather, more than 40 enthusiastic participants turned out.

Sauk Valley Community College student Nara Hardesty has won first place for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award for the 21st annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.

Brandon Clark spoke with Jim Wise, Post Commander of VFW Post 5418 in Rock Falls, about the post’s history, its impact on the community, and ways to help keep its doors open for local veterans.

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The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Sauk Valley Area Chamber Champion Award — the region’s highest honor recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and community impact.