Coloma Township Park District has a lot to celebrate this year: A century of history in its green spaces and places, people passionate about supporting parks, a Village with lots of stories to tell, and much more … including a big fiberglass chicken.

Sam Tucibat transforms scenes of nature into works of unique photography art through digital composition, blending it into imagination of striking images that reimagine the area.

Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of Nov. 7-13, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 9-15 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Sauk Valley Area Chamber Champion Award — the region’s highest honor recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and community impact.

Kenna Wubbena, Kailee Williams and Maggie Richetta were all-region selections for the Sauk Valley Skyhawks.

Sterling boys bowling fell to Rochelle 3,269-3,014 in Thursday's Sauk Valley sports roundup.

‘Seussical Jr.’ will be performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave., Sterling.

Micah Miller will be attending Illinois State University next fall to study elementary education.

The 36th annual Festival of Trees runs through Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls.

With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery.

At the corner of a street of Clay and a street of brick in Mount Carroll stands a place that bridges the past and present, a historical hotel where guests can relax and revisit a simpler time.

Collecting and selling sports cards and memorabilia has been a successful business for a Davis Junction resident who has earned a national following for finding unique sports treasures, and helping others sell them for loads of money.

Helping to bring one's designs on a quilt to reality is a talent that a Pearl City business owner has done all throughout the nation.

Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 2-8 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Sauk Valley Community College hosted a Rotary Plaza Commemoration on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, bringing together over 75 Rotarians from the seven clubs in Rotary District 6420.

After serving as an Army sergeant, Floyd Dunn of Sterling is now serving again – this time by helping veterans face the hardships of life back home.

With the holiday season fast approaching, a time when stress, anxiety and depression often rise, OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is now offering SilverCloud, a free, confidential online mental health platform, to individuals in the Sauk Valley region.

"Menopause The Musical 2" will be at the Dixon Historic Theatre for two shows on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Birdies Fore Boobies Committee proudly presented a donation to Hope Cancer Wellness Center to support breast cancer patients and other individuals served by the center.

The All-Western Big 6 Conference teams for football, volleyball and boys soccer were recently announced. Sterling had multiple athletes earn all-conference in each sport.

Kaelyn Carstens is only 13, but she has quite the imagination to start a small business. Her colorful crochet designs have been a frequent sight at local farmers markets, and it’s been quite a learning experience for her as well.

The donation from the Kiwanis Club of Dixon encourages students to participate in the Impact Program, gain valuable work experience, and graduate without the financial burden of tuition. 

Here's a look back at the Sauk Valley's week in photos for Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2025.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Oct. 26-Nov. 1 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Dixon boys cross country advanced to state as a team after four top-15 finishes and a sectional title. Dixon's Daniela Lovett took third, Milledgeville and West Carroll football won and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Already struggling with growing numbers of people in need of food assistance, Sauk Valley-area food pantries are now bracing for the even greater numbers expected in the wake of SNAP benefits ending Nov. 1, 2025, as part of the federal government shutdown.

The Dixon Historic Theatre is showing classic horror movies and will welcome Mariachi Rock Revolution on Halloween night.

Paschal: While going through my archive from the last month or so, a few different techniques came to light in how I watch people.

Seven Sauk Valley-area high school students have been chosen as Whiteside Area Career Center students of the month for September.

Search our table to see what designation your Carroll, Lee or Whiteside county school received on the 2025 school report card.

Eastland volleyball topped Milledgeville 23-25, 25-12, 25-19 in a regional semifinal matchup. Fulton also won and Polo fell to Serena in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

SVCC hosts Kishwaukee Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in women's volleyball. Sauk won in straight sets, 3-0.

Here is photographer Alex T. Paschal's cross section of images of people watching in the Sauk Valley.

Dixon volleyball finished strong in a 3-set postseason win over Ottawa. Fulton won, Polo won and Eastland and Milledgeville wins set up a regional matchup at West Carroll in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Newman and Oregon volleyball teams each won their postseason openers in Monday's Sauk Valley sports roundup.

Harold's Furniture owner Becky Hunter has worked at the Rock Falls store for 40 years, and a celebration is planned for Nov. 1n at the store.

Dixon boys cross country won the Sterling regional title and Dixon's Daniela Lovett was runner-up in the girls race as area runners advanced to the sectional round. Sterling girls swimming took third at the Big 6 meet and more in Saturday's SVM sports roundup.

Here is some insight on who Milledgeville, Amboy, Polo and West Carroll will face in this year's Illinois 8-Man Football Association playoffs. The 9-0 Missiles are the No. 1 seed.

Here's a look at news and sports happenings in the Sauk Valley for the week of Oct. 17-23, 2025.

The performance is in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Sauk Valley Community College volleyball team clinched the Arrowhead Conference title after sweeping Carl Sandburg. The Skyhawks are No. 12 in the latest NJCAA DII rankings with the postseason approaching.

Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2024-2025 spring semester.

Dixon's Rachel Lance and Jenna Mustapha won two matches at state tennis as the Duchesses wrapped up their state debuts. Eastland and Fulton volleyball finished as co-champions in the NUIC South, Rock Falls won and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Dixon Stage Left’s first Senior Theatre showcase performance, “We Still Got It!”, will be Sunday, Oct. 26 at The Next Picture Show.

November will mark one year since St. Paul and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Dixon formed an experimental partnership led by a married couple, Anthony Windau and Riley Reed-Windau, as co-pastors. The churches are having a one-year anniversary celebration and installation service.

The Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treating event is from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in Rock Falls.

Oregon boys soccer advanced to Friday's regional final against Byron as Ivan Hernandez scored three goals. Eastland and Milledgeville volleyball won and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

People are invited to bring their donations of non-perishable, unexpired food items and toiletries to Cornerstone's main office at 550 W. Meadows Drive in Freeport.