Dixon girls basketball beat Rockford Auburn, Lola Schwarz had 20 points in an Oregon win, Amboy's Alexa McKendry scored 26 in a win, Sterling boys fell and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Rusty Alehouse & Wine Bar will host the 4th annual Hops on the Fox Beer Festival on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Thirty-one finalists from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside elementary and middle schools in fifth through eighth grades will compete for the regional championship.

Rock Falls boys wrestling topped Morrison 47-21, Oregon boys basketball improved to 17-4, Amboy beat Polo and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Newman used a strong start to gain momentum for a comfortable win over Rock Falls on Tuesday.

Fulton High School has released its 2025-26 first-semester honor roll.

From breezy afternoon games to tournament wins and travel-ready paddles, more people are embracing the growing sport of pickleball – whose quick learning curve and social energy keep drawing more players to the net. There are many places to play throughout northwest Illinois.

After high school graduation, Ian Hilty will attend Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to study pre-physical therapy and will also play soccer for the Bethel Royals.

Local students discover how communication and confidence can shape their future through Whiteside Area Career Center’s CEO program. Eastland H.S. students Brecken Hayden and Wyatt Carroll talked with Shaw Media’s Lake Lifestyle (Lake Carroll) magazine about their experiences.

Looking to unplug and enjoy some time with friends and family? Game shops can bring a lot to the table, whether you like to roll with the roles, practice your skills and perfect your strategy, or go on an epic quest.

A Lanark florist who sees the world through Rosemary-colored glasses loves to help people find just the right flowers for any occasions, from roses of red to violets of blue.

From chopping wood then to tapping a remote now, today’s gas fireplaces are changing how families warm their homes with more efficiency. Shaw Media's Lake Lifestyle magazine (Lake Carroll) interviews Jay Doyle at Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning about what makes them great.

Newman wrestler Blair Grennan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout who won her weight class at the E-P tournament and has multiple tourney titles this season.

Sterling girls bowling won its MLK Invite at home as Sarah Doughty took first. Newman girls basketball beat Eastland, Polo beat Fulton and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Mackenzie Wolfe plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College to begin pursuing a degree in elementary education.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Jan. 11-17 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Sterling's Jack Saathoff had 18 points and 15 rebounds in a win over Princeton. Newman boys basketball won, Sterling girls advanced to the Byron tournament title game and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Oregon bowling placed third at Saturday's Sterling regional to advance as a team to the sectional. Also advancing were Dixon's Aaron Fitzanko and Sam Gingras, along with Sterling's Bryce Kooy.

The Dixon School Board approved several personnel actions Wednesday, Jan. 14.

The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance plays host to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Open Door Community Church in Sterling.

United Township kept trying to pull away, but Sterling just wouldn’t go away. It took a couple of late layups off steals at half court for the Panthers to finally finish off a 51-38 victory over the Golden Warriors on Friday at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Morrison and Fulton win in the NUIC. Dixon earns a win on the mat. Plus more results from around the area in Friday's Sauk Valley Media sports roundup,

Here is a list of students named to the Rock Falls High School honor roll.

Sienna Peterson scored 30 points in a win for Eastland (18-2, 6-0) over Polo. Sterling girls basketball fell at Rock Island, Morrison boys wrestling won twice and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Junior Ahmyrie McGowan recorded a quadruple-double, and Dixon shot 61.5% from the field before emptying the bench late in the third quarter of a 64-19 victory over Oregon in a Big Northern Conference game Thursday.

Newman's defense locked in during the second half as the Comets took control of the Three Rivers East with a 56-41 win over Princeton.

Montmorency School will be registering children who will be entering Pre-K at Riverdale and kindergarten at Montmorency this coming fall. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13.

The Next Picture Show in Dixon will host Dixon Poetry Night on Friday, Jan. 16.

Eastland's Parker Krogman scored 20 points in a win over Morrison, Bryce Kooy led Sterling bowling with a 650 series and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Lilyana Herrera, a senior, is Dixon High School’s student of the month for January. She plans to study social work at Sauk Valley Community College and transfer to a university to further her degree.

Peyton Payne, a senior, has been named Amboy High School’s student of the month for January.

Faith Christian's Carson Bivins scored 26 points and eclipsed 1,000 career points in a win. Fulton girls basketball beat Polo, Sterling boys bowling beat E-P and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Trailing by six points in the final half-minute of the third quarter, Newman went on a huge run to take the lead and then held on to defeat Mendota 67-66 on Tuesday in a battle of the only unbeaten teams in the Three Rivers East.

The former schoolhouse in the tiny southwest Stephenson County town of Loran finds new life as the Slurp 'n Burp – serving hearty plates, cold pints and community spirit much larger than the small burg itself, keeping stories and beer flowing.

Sterling girls bowling beat Dixon, Newman girls basketball fell to Riverdale, Fulton got a last second win, Faith Christian boys basketball is 18-3 and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Sterling City Council recently approved issuing $41.9 million in General Obligation Bonds to enhance hospital services and facilities within the Community General Hospital (CGH) Medical Center network.

Here is a look back at some of the weekend's top Sauk Valley sports action, including Newman boys basketball starting 18-0. Three local girls teams won at the Illinois vs. Iowa shootout, Dixon girls improved to 16-2, and area wrestlers earned titles.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Jan. 4-10 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Dixon wrestling took third at Princeton as Riley Paredes and Jack Ragan each won their bracket. Newman's Blair Grennan and Fulton's Kerby Germann were champions at E-P and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Morgan Hargrave hit a 3-pointer just before halftime to give Dixon the lead and momentum in a 48-31 win over St. Francis on Saturday.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2025 president’s list.

Newman boys basketball beat Kewanee 54-44 to improve to 18-0 and 2-0 in conference. Sterling boys fell to Alleman, Polo's Carlee Grobe and Cam Jones each scored 18 points, and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Oregon boys basketball team improved to 14-3 and 2-0 in BNC play after pulling away from Rock Falls in a 51-42 win. Benny Olalde provided a spark, and Cooper Johnson led the Hawks with 15 points.

Confidence and aggressiveness were the name of the game Friday night for Dixon, as it used a huge third-quarter run to break open a tie game and pull away for a 53-37 victory over Stillman Valley at Lancaster Gym.

Fulton's Breleigh Hayton is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. The sophomore scored 19 points in a comeback win over Stark County and helped the Steamers go 3-1 at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic. Here is a Q&A with her.

Sterling girls basketball fell by two at Moline, Dixon and Newman rolled on the road, Sterling boys bowling beat Dixon and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Country music band Roseland will perform at The Idle Hour on Jan. 10.

Attendees will explore what’s new in politics, and how it affects people.

Rock Falls boys wrestling started strong and beat Sterling 43-34. Rock Falls and Newman boys basketball had close road wins, Eastland girls basketball is 16-1 and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has announced a 3-year, $15,000 pledge from The First National Bank in Amboy.