Whatshername, a tribute to Green Day, will perform May 30 at The Dixon Historic Theatre. Dement Town Music Fest is also set for May 30.

A Sterling developer, accused in civil court of siphoning money from the Rock Falls company he co-owns, has lost the Amcore Bank property in foreclosure, according to a Whiteside County court ruling.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 18-22, 2026

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by John Watts to discuss this year’s Touch-A-Truck event in Rock Falls, including what families can expect, featured vehicles, and activities planned for the community.

This free, family friendly event will honor America’s history, patriotism, and military heritage through interactive living history demonstrations, patriotic music, ceremonial traditions, and educational programs for all ages.

American Legions from Sterling and Rock Falls marked Memorial Day with various events on Monday, May 25, 2026. Events included a rifle volley, playing of taps, a Memorial Day service and an American Flag mural dedication.

Registration for Montmorency School’s 2026-2027 school year will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8.

The donation will be used for a veterans memorial at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Park.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for May 17-23 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for May 11-15.

Here's a schedule of Memorial Day observances taking place Monday in the Sauk Valley.

Montmorency Community School District in Rock Falls recently announced its eighth grade awards honorees.

Summer is almost here, and that means it's festival season across northern Illinois.

Rock Falls American Legion Post 902 is inviting the community to attend Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives while serving the nation.

Let’s Feed Our Children, the free summer meal program that has grown into one of the most far-reaching child hunger programs in the area, begins its 2026 season on Wednesday, May 27, and runs weekly through Wednesday, Aug. 5.

The Coloma Township Board will vote on a new budget June 17, which also will outline how it plans to spend the revenue generated by the 43% property tax hike that the board approved at the end of 2025.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 11-15, 2026.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Commander John Roush and Vice Commander Spring Miller from the Rock Falls American Legion to talk about the organization’s upcoming events.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for May 10-16 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties' property transfers for May 4-8, 2026.

Makenna Arickx is among 98 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who earned grants to conduct undergraduate research during the 2025-26 academic year.

From the toe-tapping sounds of the Bellson Music Fest to the family-friendly fun of the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season in Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Tourism is pleased to announce two calls for artists for the 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, in the RB&W District in Rock Falls.

Hosted by Rock Falls Tourism in collaboration with Bellson’s widow Francine Bellson and music director Josh Duffee, the festival will feature four bands performing music that honors Bellson’s legacy.

Historian Tom Wadsworth will present a historical look at the area's religions Sunday at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society.

A Dixon man faces a charge of aggravated fleeing alongside several traffic violations alleged to have occurred in March in Sterling and Rock Falls

Motorsports icon Jim Kramer will be the guest of honor at this year’s “The Big One” touch-a-truck event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for May 3-9 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Eight Sauk Valley students have qualified for the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championships, which will be held the first week of June in Lexington, Virginia.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026.

The renovation of the new cafeteria, which will open Monday, May 11, marks the final phase of CGH Medical Center’s extensive hospital lobby renovation project that began in 2023.

It will be an open forum meeting with breakfast and hot coffee, as the group discusses topics such as local and abroad news.

The annual award seeks to recognize outstanding educators who go above and beyond for their students.

A Rock Falls man accused of firing a gun into a car will stay out of jail on pretrial release under strict home monitoring, including video doorbells at every entrance.

After 11 years leading Sauk Valley Community College, David Hellmich steps away, and leaves behind a legacy shaped far beyond its Dixon campus.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 26-May 2 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

This screening is part of a broader initiative led by SVVOR and ROE No. 47 to explore the potential development of a recovery high school in the Sauk Valley region, with a proposed location in Rock Falls.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for April 20-24, 2026.

Authorities have confirmed that a Dixon man who jumped into the Rock River in mid-April has been found dead in the Rock River near Sterling

A Rock Falls man has been charged in Whiteside County with four counts of possession of child sex abuse material

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 20-24, 2026.

A Rock Falls man has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a weapons charge.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for April 19-25 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle County property transfers for April 13-17, 2026.

Cledy’s House of Hope, a women’s sober living home, is holding a community update meeting from 6-7 p.m. May 13 at the Rock Falls Community Building.

A Rock Falls company has filed a lawsuit alleging one of its owners systematically looted the business of more than $4 million through personal credit card charges, unauthorized cash withdrawals, and transfers to his own companies — all while concealing the scheme from co-owners.

The farmers market will be open from 7-11 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday from May through October.

Keeping tradition fresh: Three generations. 84 years. A Rock Falls bakery still rises before dawn to keep a family tradition alive.

In 1926, Sterling and Rock Falls were full of ambition – some of it still thriving today, some of it long gone. A barber chair, a bold Coliseum dream, a vanished golf course, a future NFL player – a century later, the stories still linger in local memory.