High-powered heavy metal roared into Rock Falls on Monday, June 15, 2026, as the Sick Summer 2026 racing tour made its annual stop in the city.
Here's a look at some of the happenings in the Sauk Valley for June 5 to 13, 2026.
The Kids Bike Parade and Tug of War were two of the activities held Friday, June 12, 2026, as part of Oregon's three-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Dixon Pride held its festival Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Page Park in Dixon. Photos by Jennifer Lubbs - Shaw Local News Network
Rock Falls Tourism presented Salute to America 250, a special two-day event June 13 and 14, 2026, at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls.
The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new splash pad at the Northwestern Steel & Wire Park at 201 Wallace St., Sterling, was celebrated June 13. The newly dedicated Riverfront Park features a large, modern splash pad with moveable water cannons and a large dump bucket.
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Crosswalks at three areas in downtown Dixon are under reconstruction.
The multi-use path, which will eventually run to Sauk Valley Community College, is set to enter its next construction phase.
The Morrison Fire Department celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, June 6, with events that included a car show at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, a parade, a block party, and a ceremony honoring the department's current and retired firefighters.
Lyndon held its 35th annual car show Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Richmond Park.
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Rain showers failed to stop the fun in Leaf River on Saturday, June 6, 2026, during the village's annual Leaf River Daze. Saturday's events included the FFA Alumni Tractor and Truck Pull and a K9 demonstration by the Ogle County Sheriff's Department.
Forreston fell behind early and never recovered in a 10-7 loss to Galena at the 1A Forreston Sectional on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Galena plays Dakota for the sectional title on Saturday, June 6, at Forreston High School.
Harvest Westminster Academy scored a walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Riverdale 2-1 at the 2A Byron Sectional on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Fulton defeated Parkview Christian 12-1 in five innings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Putnam County High School in Granville. Fulton will play for the Sectional title on Saturday at 11a.m.
Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary in Dixon held an open house June 2, 2026, to outline plans and hopes for expansion.
The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive made a whistle stop in Sterling on Tuesday on its coast-to-coast trip to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.