Sterling

Sterling American Legion Chaplain Gordon E. Harris is reviving a mostly forgotten story about the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester during World War II and the selfless acts of four chaplains on board.

The fun continues for the two schools Thursday as St. Mary’s will participate in various STEM activities and Newman will host a student talent show.

Students from St. Andrew's Catholic Grade School in Rock Falls visit senior living facilities Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, for community outreach and in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

Sterling Deputy Fire Chief David Northcutt recently spoke about the department’s plans to upgrade equipment.

Sterling American Legion Post Chaplain Gordon E. Harris talks about four chaplains' heroic acts aboard the United States Army Transport Dorchester as it sank during World War II. He will present the story and show a video at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 2 at the Sterling American Legion, 601 First. Ave.

Local agencies and state officials were left in a cloud of uncertainty Tuesday after an order from the White House to pause the distribution of all federal grants and loans.

Council hopes to land Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant for work at Griswold and Woodburn avenues.

Christina M. Haugen, 32, who resided at the home, died in the blaze.

The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in December.

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, students at St. Mary's School in Sterling spent a few hours at Blackhawk Lanes.

A Sterling man indicted by a statewide grand jury on two drug offenses Jan. 21 was taken into custody at the Whiteside County Courthouse the next day after showing up for his court hearing for his five other pending drug cases and a weapons case

Participants will be able to receive support from community members grieving a lost loved one.

The public is invited to attend to see what the 4-H’ers have prepared for presentation.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 13-19, 2025.

Several Sauk Valley-area students have been named to the dean’s list.

Head Start provides comprehensive child development, school readiness and family support services to expectant parents and children ages birth to 5.

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

A Rock Falls woman has been sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to one count each of battery and felony criminal trespass to a residence.

Foundation to hold Jan. 29 public investment meeting for planned riverfront park.

A Walnut home was a total loss Monday from fire after the chimney collapsed through the roof into the home, taking out the first floor.

The district also is looking a few years down the road at Jefferson and Franklin schools’ needs and the creation of safety vestibules that will enhance security.

The Sterling Police Department honored two of its own Monday with its Cadet T. Thorp Officer of the Year and Non-Sworn Employee of the Year awards.

An autopsy Tuesday morning confirmed the identity of the victim, who resided at the Emerson home.

Sauk Valley Wedding Expo is Feb. 2; Stupor Bowl is Feb. 8

The CHAD program began in 1992 as a result of a car crash involving 13-month-old Chad Bodine, whose babysitter was driving and was instantly killed, leaving emergency personnel unable to identify the injured child.

One dead following Sunday house fire in rural Sterling.

Firefighters discovered a body Monday at the scene of a fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in rural Sterling, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker has confirmed.

Oats can be a great energy source for humans. They are a good source of starchy carbohydrates, and they contain a decent amount of protein and B vitamins.

Music and poems were read and performed between presentations to local leaders who received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice award.

Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters and CGH EMS were called to 5500 Mill Street in Emerson around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, for a reported structure fire with flames and smoke visible.

Representatives from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office will be available to assist residents with claiming any unclaimed property they may have. 

Admission is free. Each couple who registers could win a door prize of a $250 gift certificate to use at the vendor of their choice. 

Owner Shelley McCarty is a HeadSpa specialist, licensed cosmetologist and licensed natural nail technician with over seven years of experience in the beauty industry.

The college named 554 students to the dean’s list.

Area firefighters respond to a house fire Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at 5500 Mill St. in Emerson. More details to come.

At Westwood, The Lab provides various features that are universal to all sports, yet designed specifically for the biomechanical and physiological demands of each individual’s sport.

As Dixon’s primary health care facility implements new restrictions to reproductive care services and some residents cite concerns about a lack of LGBTQ+ affirming care, the Lee County Health Department wants to be a resource for the community, Administrator Cathy Ferguson says.

Community members, residents, schools, and church groups can create Valentine’s Day cards. The cards will be delivered to senior citizens, veterans, and senior living facilities.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 6-12.

The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, when Ron Koehn will speak on “The Battle of Perryville.” That battle was a critical Civil War engagement that involved the 75th Illinois Infantry from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty in Lee County to felony criminal sexual assault using force.

Kohl’s has announced it is closing 27 under-performing locations in 15 states by April.

The new location, at 212 W. Blackhawk Drive in Byron, is expected to open in March. It will have a full array of services for children, adults and families that are offered at other outpatient offices.

Participants can learn about 10 basic principles to help grief engagement and create healing momentum.

The celebration begins at 2 p.m. at the First Church of Nazerene, 411 13th Ave., Sterling.

Lillian Reaver plans on going to college for biomedical engineering.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

Law enforcement gives all-clear after 3 1/2 hours of searching by bomb-detecting canines and bomb squad personnel found no incendiary or explosive device

One of the men is accused of striking the victim with a revolver

The ladies of New Life Lutheran Church’s sewing group know what it means to sew love into every stitch.