Construction will begin on Illinois 84 in Carroll County on Monday, June 15. The 10-mile work zone is from Doty Road south of Savanna to the Whiteside County line.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for June 1-5, 2026

Here's a look at some of the happenings in the Sauk Valley for June 5 to 13, 2026.

The single-family residence located at 17619 Grandview Drive in Sterling was sold on May 21, for $725,000, or $281 per square foot.

The single-family residence located at 404 North Main in Sterling was sold on May 20. The purchase price was $132,000.

Anthony Venier of Venier Jewelers and his friend, Evan Hackbarth, have collaborated to create a completely redesigned Reagan Run medal, bringing a fresh vision to one of the event’s most recognizable traditions.

Anthony Venier of Venier Jewelers and his friend, Evan Hackbarth, have collaborated to create a completely redesigned Reagan Run medal, bringing a fresh vision to one of the event’s most recognizable traditions.

A single-family home in Sterling that sold for $1.13 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County / Whiteside during the past week.

The free community art event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grandon Civic Center. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come out and transform the park’s sidewalks into colorful works of art.