Shaw Local
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe
  • Print Subscriber? Activate Now
  • Manage Your Account
  • Contact
  • Log out
  • Sauk Valley(Opens in new window)
  • Subscribe to Sauk Valley News(Opens in new window)
  • Digital Account(Opens in new window)
  • Print Account(Opens in new window)
  • Shaw Local Radio - Sauk Valley(Opens in new window)
  • Top Workplaces
  • Contact Us(Opens in new window)
  • Newsletter(Opens in new window)
  • Games and Puzzles(Opens in new window)
  • Crossword and Sudoku(Opens in new window)
  • Text Alerts(Opens in new window)
  • News - Sauk Valley
    • Local News(Opens in new window)
    • Dixon News(Opens in new window)
    • Rock Falls News(Opens in new window)
    • Sterling News(Opens in new window)
    • Election(Opens in new window)
    • Crime & Courts(Opens in new window)
    • Business(Opens in new window)
    • Education(Opens in new window)
    • Government(Opens in new window)
    • Police Reports(Opens in new window)
    • State
    • Nation & World
  • Sports - Sauk Valley
    • Sauk Valley Prep Sports
    • Dixon High School sports(Opens in new window)
    • Newman Central Catholic sports(Opens in new window)
    • Rock Falls High School sports(Opens in new window)
    • Sterling High School sports(Opens in new window)
    • Baseball(Opens in new window)
    • Softball(Opens in new window)
    • Girls Soccer(Opens in new window)
    • Friday Night Drive
    • Dixon High School football(Opens in new window)
    • Newman Central Catholic football(Opens in new window)
    • Rock Falls High School football(Opens in new window)
    • Sterling High School football(Opens in new window)
    • Friday Night Drive podcast(Opens in new window)
    • NIU Sports
    • Bears
    • Bears News
    • Bears Podcast
    • Sports Betting Guide(Opens in new window)
  • Records - Sauk Valley
    • Property Transfers(Opens in new window)
  • Photo Galleries(Opens in new window)
  • A&E(Opens in new window)
  • Sauk Valley Opinion
    • Columns(Opens in new window)
    • Letters to the Editor(Opens in new window)
    • Local Editorials(Opens in new window)
  • The Scene(Opens in new window)
  • eNewspaper(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You Veterans(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You First Responders(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You Teachers(Opens in new window)
  • Starved Rock Country(Opens in new window)
  • The First Hundred Miles(Opens in new window)
  • Obituaries(Opens in new window)
  • Sponsored(Opens in new window)
  • Photo Store(Opens in new window)
  • Jobs(Opens in new window)
  • Wheels(Opens in new window)
  • Real Estate(Opens in new window)
  • Classified(Opens in new window)
  • Local Events
  • Public Notices
  • Today's Ads(Opens in new window)
  • Shaw Media Marketing(Opens in new window)
  • Sauk Valley Deals(Opens in new window)
  • Historical Archive(Opens in new window)
  • Shaw Careers(Opens in new window)
  • Privacy Policy

June 05, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsSportsShaw Local RadioeNewspaperNewslettersObituariesWeekend PlansEvent Calendar

Photos: Sterling's Riverfront Park construction well underway
Gallery

Photos: Sterling's Riverfront Park construction well underway

Construction on Sterling's Riverfront Park is underway, with the city being closer to receiving tax incentives on the project.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 04, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins sworn into office
Gallery

Photos: Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins sworn into office

Following former Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell's retirement May 9, Ryan Bivins was sworn in as the new police chief Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Dixon City Council meeting.

By Payton Felix●
June 03, 2025 at 2:17 pm CDT

Photos: Marquette, Fulton baseball meet in Class 1A supersectional at NIU in DeKalb
Gallery

Photos: Marquette, Fulton baseball meet in Class 1A supersectional at NIU in DeKalb

The Fulton and Marquette High School baseball teams met Monday in a Class 1A supersectional at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

By Mark Busch ●
June 02, 2025 at 4:30 pm CDT

Photos: Newman vs Chicago Hope Class 2A Supersectional
Gallery

Photos: Newman vs Chicago Hope Class 2A Supersectional

A trip to state is on the line as Newman and Chicago Hope meet in the Class 2A baseball Supersectional Monday, June 2, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. Newman won 5-1. Photos by Alex T. Paschal and Dominic Di Palermo.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 02, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: IHSA boys track and field state championships.
Gallery

Photos: IHSA boys track and field state championships.

Here are Scott Anderson's photos from the IHSA boys track and field state championships from Saturday, May 31 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

By Scott Anderson●
May 31, 2025 at 8:51 pm CDT

Photos: Fulton downs River Ridge/Scales Mound 3-2 at 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional
Gallery

Photos: Fulton downs River Ridge/Scales Mound 3-2 at 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional

The Fulton Steamers edged River Ridge Scales Mound 3-2 on Saturday, May 31, 2025 to win the Class 1A Lena-Winslow Sectional and advance to the DeKalb Supersectional at Northern Illinois University on Monday, June 2. Game time is 4:30 p.m.

By Earleen Hinton●
May 31, 2025 at 4:03 pm CDT

Photos: Dixon plays Sterling in Regional baseball.
Gallery

Photos: Dixon plays Sterling in Regional baseball.

Dixon played Sterling for the Class 3A Freeport Regional title. Dixon defeated Sterling 10-2 to win the championship on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

May 31, 2025 at 2:27 pm CDT

Photos: River Country Summer Kickoff 2025 concert
Gallery

Photos: River Country Summer Kickoff 2025 concert

River Country 101.7 kicked off summer country style with a concert along the riverfront Saturday, May 31, 2025, featuring artists Kelsey Hart and Delaney Ann.

By Alex T. Paschal●
May 31, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Newman vs Johnsburg Class 2A Sectional final
Gallery

Photos: Newman vs Johnsburg Class 2A Sectional final

Newman and Johnsburg face off in the Class 2A Sectional final at Mendota Saturday, May 31, 2025. Newman took the win 6-2.

By Alex T. Paschal●
May 31, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Photos: Sterling vs Belvidere North Class 3A Regional softball final

Photos: Sterling vs Belvidere North Class 3A Regional softball final

Sterling takes on Belvidere North in the Class 3A Regional softball final at Dixon. The Warriors fell 4-0.

By Alex T. Paschal●
May 30, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT
Photos: Morrison vs. Marengo, IHSA Class 2A Sectional Semifinal softball

Photos: Morrison vs. Marengo, IHSA Class 2A Sectional Semifinal softball

Morrison faces Marengo in the IHSA Class 2A Sectional Semifinal softball game on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Marian Central High School in Woodstock.

By Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network●
May 29, 2025 at 7:47 pm CDT
Photos: Sycamore, Dixon play in Class 3A Freeport Regional baseball semifinal

Photos: Sycamore, Dixon play in Class 3A Freeport Regional baseball semifinal

The Sycamore High School baseball team met Dixon Thursday in a Class 3A regional semifinal matchup at Freeport High School.

By Mark Busch ●
May 29, 2025 at 4:30 pm CDT

Recent Articles

Encore! Mt. Morris offers summer art experiences to students

Encore! Mt. Morris offers summer art experiences to students


2025 Reagan Run 5K course adjusted to accommodate nearby construction

2025 Reagan Run 5K course adjusted to accommodate nearby construction


Amber + Smoke owner brings holistic skincare to Grandon Plaza

Amber + Smoke owner brings holistic skincare to Grandon Plaza


Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Grace Johnson on the Reagan Run 5K

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Grace Johnson on the Reagan Run 5K


Jurors: Stillman Valley man still a ‘sexually dangerous person’

Jurors: Stillman Valley man still a ‘sexually dangerous person’


Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network

Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local