Nicklaus Financial Service in Dixon has announced that their achievements have been recognized with inclusion in LPL Financial’s Ascent Club Program for 2025.

The lord in our shelter: You won't find an actual church building in Lake Carroll, but there is church on Sunday summer mornings at its East Marina, where those mindful of their faith come for inspiration and support of one another.

When it comes to our health, times have really changed – but a Tampico woman would like to change them back to a time when nature would nurture us, and she’s offering an oasis where people can do just that: a retreat where they can regroup, relax and recharge.

When couples fall in love with each other, they can call someone who’s fallen in love with photography to capture the picture-perfect moments in their wedding.

A Chadwick couple's labor of love and Earth has given area veggie and fruit lovers a fresh product for their meals.

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

Forreston boys golf won the small school division title at the Rock Falls invite and Bureau Valley's Wyatt Novotny was individual medalist. Dixon took second in the large school division and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The award honors individuals committed to the success of public education and the mission of the Illinois Education Association.

Forreston boys golf beat Newman, Fulton's Dawson Price and Owen Van Zuiden each shot 37s and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The highly anticipated Amboy Depot Days event is Aug. 21-24.

Dixon boys and girls golf each beat Sterling in dual action at Timber Creek. E-P boys golf beat Rock Falls, E-P girls won and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The banks of the Rock River will once again serve as a backdrop for art, music and food when the 8th annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk & Outdoor Art Gallery returns Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, to RB&W District Park in Rock Falls.

Dixon's Max Kitzman shot a 35 to earn medalist, Forreston's Kaden Brown shot a 36 at Prairie View, Emily Schwingle helped Sterling to a dual win and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Oregon boys and girls golf each competed against Erie-Prophetstown in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

A major overhaul that began in July is expected to wrap up by Nov. 1. Work runs from 10th Avenue to 13th Avenue and includes replacing water service lines with copper, installing new electrical systems and streetlights, replacing curbs and gutters, and pouring new sidewalks.

The pastor at a rural Sterling church is seeking to make its annual Farm Heritage Show just like how the church acts as a beacon of light to the community: helping those in need become mentally healthy and hungry.

Just because a school day is over doesn't mean students aren't alone after the dismissal bell rings. Sterling Township has a place where local students in middle school and high school can gather for fun and frolic with new friends.

The Class of 2025 was the last class to march into the future in Savanna, as its city prepares to say farewell to its high school before it moves to Mount Carroll.

The downtown Dixon restaurant serves up its own take on sandwiches, salads, omelets, crepes and a wide variety of other dishes and drinks.

Get caught up on Sauk Valley news, sports and features from the week of Aug. 8-14, 2025.

Fulton boys golf won the Eastland invite on Saturday as Jacob Voss, Owen VanZuiden and Dawson Price swept the top 3. Oregon girls golf took second at Eastland, and Sterling took third on Friday at Belvidere.

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

The 2025 season begins Friday, Aug. 29, in the Sauk Valley. Here are the game schedules for Oregon, Polo, and Forreston.

The boys and girls golf seasons kicked off on Thursday as the Rock Falls boys edged Newman 181-185 at Emerald Hills. Amboy beat West Carroll, Oregon picked up two wins and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest happens in Rochelle Aug. 15-17.

Duane Dickison is the fire chief of the town he grew up in, and it's a badge of honor he takes seriously and with great responsibility. He leads a department that not just fights fires, but tackles the growing issue of recruitment and managing a substation in a neighboring town.

Petunia City's providers: Making the city they love come up flowers every year is the mission of a group of Dixon women who enjoy adding a little more pink to their community.

When a husband and wife decided to open and events venue, they aimed to bring a marriage of affordability and elegance to Rock Falls, where newlyweds can relax knowing their in good hands.

When a Sterling family saw an outdoor family gem with an uncertain future, they stepped up and gave their campground a renewed use. Now in its 60th year, Ruffit Park is flourishing with new owners encouraging people to experience the outdoors.

Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

Building community was an overwhelming theme last week in the Sauk Valley as seen in this collection of Photos of the Week.

Just 39 games into his minor league baseball career, Newman graduate Brendan Tunink is currently the 20th-ranked prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

The Rochelle Municipal Airport will host an air and car show this weekend, while the Mendota Sweet Corn Fest runs Aug. 7-10.

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra is based in Clinton, Iowa, and also includes musicians from the Sauk Valley area.

Emerald Hill won the Rock River Classic golf tournament this past weekend behind individual medalist Jarred Hippen.

Hidden within hills and away from highways in southeast Jo Daviess County is a tiny community best known for its annual music festival and large antique barn – attracting social butterflies and lovers of bluegrass, gospel and country music.

Whether you’re a sports fan or just looking for a place to hang out and grab a bite, the family at JW’s Third Base thinks you’ll be a fan of their neighborhood bar and grill

They say you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink – but you can lead people to a horse trailer and let them drink, thanks to a Sterling woman who’s brought her own twist to the mobile bar service business.

When a photo opportunity knocks, a Dixon photographer opens the barn door to find the grit and determination that tells the stories of farmers and their families

When a Rock Falls guitarist gives his musical passion to the community, he hopes it brings many smiles and positive memories to their minds, and makes them happier. It's a lifelong passion for music that keeps evolving for Todd Lorenc, from electric guitar to ukulele and back.

Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of July 25-31, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

JW's Third Base was voted Sauk Valley's favorite place to grab some wings.

Check out the Ogle County Fair July 30-Aug. 3 at the fair grounds in Oregon, or catch concerts from the Sterling Municipal Band or Dixon Municipal Band.

Sterling's Mason Hubbard saved his best round for last on Tuesday, shooting a 70 at Trump National Doral to finish tied for 24th at the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships in Miami.

Change, however difficult, can lead us toward a more just and compassionate world.

Pungent smells and sour tastes often are what one thinks of when it comes to sauerkraut, but Forreston makes a big deal about it – with plenty of fun and entertainment in a four-day festival that is pleasant and appetizing.

Here is a look at the top finishers from this past weekend's Emerald Hill Golf Association Club Championships.

Beth Wiegmann of Polo will shed some light on the Underground Railroad in the Sauk Valley area at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society in Dixon.  

Get caught up on news, sports and features from the week of July 18-24, 2025, in the Sauk Valley.

Attend performances by the Dixon Municipal Band on Thursday night, or check out the Rock River Riders Hillclimb on Saturday.