A Sterling man has been sentenced to up to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to weapon, drug and resisting police offenses in two separate cases.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for June 8-12, 2026.

The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State teams on Tuesday and five area players were selected.

Eight different area teams had players earn spots on the 2026 Illinois Coaches Association All-State softball team.

A Whiteside County man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft and weapon charges in Whiteside County and to break-ins, unlawful restraint and battery charges in Bureau County

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

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for June 1 to 5, 2026.

Jury trials will remain on hold in Whiteside County after University of Chicago mathematicians’ work, though not complete, points to irregularities in how names surface for jury duty, a Whiteside County judge ruled Tuesday

An Illinois appellate court has upheld the 67-year prison sentence imposed on a Dixon man convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing a child

University of Chicago mathematicians reviewed jury selection process selection methods over the weekend to determine if they are randomized. A report on their findings is expected by Tuesday.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for May 25-29, 2026.

A Rock Falls man who police say threw a pregnant woman to the ground Wednesday is facing felony aggravated battery, fleeing, and weapon charges.

Sterling baseball player Eli Penne is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. He pitched a one-hitter in a 2-0 win over Dixon in the regional semifinals. Here is a Q&A with Penne, who will attend UW-Plateville.

A Whiteside County judge ruled Wednesday that enough evidence exists for prosecutors to proceed with a meth trafficking case filed last month against a Morrison man

The Forreston baseball team got off to a tough start and just could not get over the hump in a 10-7 loss during Wednesday’s Class 1A Forreston Sectional baseball semifinal matchup against Galena.

Sterling had multiple athletes named All-Western Big 6 Conference in baseball, softball and girls soccer.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle property transfers for May 18-22, 2026.