The contest, led by Madison Elementary, accepts writing and cover art submissions from kindergarten to eighth graders to publish in a student book that will be on the shelves at all district school libraries.

The Sauk Valley Community College volleyball team clinched the Arrowhead Conference title after sweeping Carl Sandburg. The Skyhawks are No. 12 in the latest NJCAA DII rankings with the postseason approaching.

Dixon cross country standout Dean Geiger is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. He broke 15 minutes this season and hopes to help lead the Dukes to a state title in Class 2A. Here is a Q&A with the junior.

Here are the minutes from the The Bureau Valley District #340 Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the District Office in Manlius.

Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2024-2025 spring semester.

Dixon's Rachel Lance and Jenna Mustapha won two matches at state tennis as the Duchesses wrapped up their state debuts. Eastland and Fulton volleyball finished as co-champions in the NUIC South, Rock Falls won and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 23 featured Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon Marketing Manager Andy Jackson discussing National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and Depression Awareness Month in October.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.

Officers' search of a Savanna residence on Tuesday led to the seizure of three assault rifles, unlawful firearm silencers, ammunition, high-capacity assault rifle magazines and firearm components, according to the Savanna Police Department