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

Dixon Stage Left will present “The Big Bang” from May 8 to 10 and May 16 and 17 at the Sauk Valley Community College Theatre, Dixon.

Sauk Valley Community College has announced two promotions to fill the vice president of academics and vice president of student services positions.

Sauk Valley Community College’s board approved a new strategic plan Monday that positions the college as a regional workforce hub while doubling down on student-centered support and community engagement through 2030.

Sauk Valley Community College announced its 2026 Outstanding Awards recipients Monday, recognizing faculty and staff who have demonstrated excellence, creativity, and commitment to the college’s mission.

Woodlawn Dance Academy’s summer programs start the week of June 1, and registration is available now in person at the Academy or by calling 815-626-4278.

Bureau Valley graduate Elijah House ran on the St. Ambrose’ 4x800 relay which qualified for nationals with a time of 7:34.20 hitting the Nationals A standard and breaking the school record.

The Sauk Valley College Foundation has announced a $50,000 gift from longtime supporter Linda Giesen to benefit the college’s Impact Program, an initiative expanding access to higher education while strengthening the region’s future workforce.

Polo School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by her peers in the Northwest Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators.

The investment, announced Thursday, advances the campaign to 40% of its fundraising goal.

Regional Office of Education No. 47 held a symposium Friday, April 17, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College for students aspiring to go into the health sciences.

Sauk Valley Community College hosted an opening Thursday, April 9, 2026, for the college's annual student art exhibit and awards.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Jim Grot and Sarah Partington from Sauk Valley Community College about open registration, the growing success of the Impact Program, and what’s ahead with upcoming events.

Sauk Valley Community College invites in-district eighth graders and eligible high school students to join the Impact Program, with signup officially open as of April 1.

Lifescape AmeriCorps organized a volunteer fair Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.

Youths ages 14 to 18 can register for the 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course. The course teaches food safety principles, proper food handling and sanitation, food-borne illness prevention and leadership in food service environments.

Sauk Valley Community College and Skyhawk Athletics have announced that SVCC softball coach Derron Sellers has been appointed the college’s new director of athletics.

Sauk Valley Community College invites the community to give the gift of life during its spring blood drive Monday, March 30, in the Dillon Mall.

A job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the West Mall of Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.

The Next Picture Show will host the second annual Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night for area authors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 10.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Kim Ewoldsen from the Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College about the upcoming Coffee & Conversations event on March 19 and the wide range of resources the SBDC offers local entrepreneurs.

This inaugural program aims to spark creativity, build confidence and introduce young people to the fundamentals of starting and running a business.

The college is inviting community members, through an online survey, to share feedback on its 2027–2030 strategic directions.

The Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees heard more details about plans for a proposed public safety building on the SVCC campus at its February meeting.

Malcolm X used big runs before and after halftime to pull away from Sauk Valley for a 63-42 win Monday in their Arrowhead Conference game in Dixon.

Sauk Valley's Women Basketball team finish the home season against Malcom X Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Malcom X took the win 63-42.

The Amboy City Council learned the details of a fundraising campaign Monday that could pay the bill for Amboy High School students to attend Sauk Valley Community College. 

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the keynote presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda for a lively discussion about Milk Jug Gardening.

Sauk Valley Community College‘s police academy, now hosting its 10th class, is not only resolving the issue of lengthy recruitment timelines, local police chiefs say, but new officers say they are able to build stronger ties with the communities they will serve.

The police academy is getting high praise from local departments and cadets.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed in recognition of a particular achievement of noteworthy value, a series of such achievements, or a career of noteworthy accomplishments that bring honor to the college.

On today's episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with Jim Grot and Jazmin Martinez from Sauk Valley Community College. The pair share news about the Amboy Clipper Challenge, the Explore Sauk! and CTE Open House events, and much more.

This gift supports the ongoing efforts to fully endow Morrison schools and their students in Sauk Valley Community College's Impact Program.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has announced the receipt of a three-year gift of $5,000 from the Morrison Area Community Foundation toward the Mustang Impact Challenge.

A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

Here's a look at schools that have announced their closure or switch to remote learning due to Friday's predicted cold.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Amboy Clippers Impact Challenge has received a challenge of its own. An anonymous donor recently pledged a $10,000 matching grant to match all donations to the Clippers Impact Challenge, up to $10,000, through April 1. 

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

The achievement is a collaborative effort between Sauk Valley Community College's Impact students and the over 280 nonprofit organizations that partner with the program to make Impact’s mission possible, according to a news release.

A former student at Dixon Public Schools District 170 is returning in July as superintendent.

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Hellmich: Most people in the Sauk Valley value the spirit of collegiality and use it to find common ground with people of varying political, social, and religious views to improve our communities.

Brandon Clark sits down with Lori Cortez, Vice President of Advancement at Sauk Valley Community College, to talk about how the SVCC Foundation is changing lives.

Four years after Sauk Valley Community College launched its earned-tuition program, the community is noticing its impact on volunteerism.

Students taking part in Sauk Valley Community College's Impact Program volunteered to prepare and box food Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, for the Path to the Future program.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) honored Russ Damhoff, former athletic director and head men’s basketball coach, for his 30-plus years of service to Skyhawk athletics.

Colleges up for the award include: Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College, Sauk Valley Community College and more

Sauk Valley Community College student Nara Hardesty has won first place for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award for the 21st annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.

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.

Sauk Valley Community College provides services to veteran students and their families to help them utilize their federal and state benefits and connect to area resources.