Sterling

A Rock Falls High School athlete who suffered a broken neck that left him partially paralyzed during a March 15 track meet has filed a lawsuit against Sterling’s park district, the Sterling School District and Rock Falls High School District in connection with the injury.

Blood sugar spikes can influence your health even if you do not have diabetes or pre-diabetes.

The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance hosted a Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Crystal Boehm’s body care business is sailing full steam ahead, anchored in Sterling and steered by passion.

Kari Carpenter owns The Midwest Mercantile, which sells a collection of carefully curated, “giftable” items at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza in downtown Sterling.

Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls graduates earn diplomas.

The drive-through-only coffee chain 7 Brew is quickly expanding its presence in the McHenry County, with several new locations planned.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties for June 8-14, 2025.

What started as a simple desire to avoid disposable Christmas wrapping paper has become Leigh Alan Designs, an enterprise founded on reuse and resourcefulness.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Parks are ideal venues for physical activity, encouraging individuals to engage in regular exercise. Ultimately, parks serve as vital resources that support both mental and physical health, fostering healthier and more active communities.

Organizers hope to gather enough school supplies Saturday, June 21, to assist 1,500 students in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties.

Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling students were named to the list.

Enjoy the summer sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band on June 19 in Page Park; celebrate diversity at annual Juneteenth observance on June 21.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 18 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark talking about important happenings across the area, including the new name for the Sterling riverfront park and an issue with motorbikes in Dixon.

Julia Ritz joined the U.S. Navy in 1989 during the Gulf War era. Her career included active duty at Hurlburt Field with Air Force Special Operations Command following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and deployments to Kandahar, Afghanistan, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

Sterling Police Chief Alex Chavira bid a fond farewell Monday, June 16, 2025, to retiring Deputy Chief Jeff Mohr during Sterling's City Council meeting.

Rock Falls, Sterling students graduate from Iowa State; Whiteside County students earn diplomas from Wisconsin Lutheran College.

This year’s event will feature over 170 diverse vehicles, two live shows and 11 hours of non-stop, free family entertainment.

Check out who was honored on college dean and president's lists, and who earned a diploma.

The Relay for Life of the Sauk Valley celebrated 30 years of raising money for cancer research and education during its annual event Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Sterling.

Several extensive public infrastructure projects are underway in the Sauk Valley region, and project managers are working diligently to keep them moving forward.

With school out for the summer, kids across the Sauk Valley have extra time and energy to burn. The Sterling Park District is offering a variety of summer sports camps to keep them active and engaged.

More than 400 protesters gathered in Dixon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to denounce what they called the militarization of patriotism and the glorification of presidential power.

The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance is hosting a Juneteenth celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Students from throughout the Sauk Valley are being recognized for their achievements.

The role of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is to uphold and protect the right to protest – while also ensuring the safety of all participants, bystanders and the broader community.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 1-7, 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 12 featured Betty Clementz, chairperson of the 2025 Sauk Valley Relay For Life.

The Sterling Police Department confirmed that Adriennah M. Carmona, who was reported missing Thursday, June 12, was found through a joint effort by detectives from the Sterling and Dixon police departments.

Adrieannah M. Carmona, 22, was last seen Monday, June 9, 2025, around 10:20 a.m. in the area of the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue in Rock Falls.

Elston Psychotherapy is a full-service mental health practice offering psychotherapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. and state Rep. Bradley Fritts addressed key areas of concern Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during a legislative update at Dixon’s Post House Ballroom.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark giving an update on the Sterling Riverfront development and a look at area events on the calendar from June through July.

Check out Shaw Local's list of Sauk Valley-area students who have been named to dean and president's lists, earned their degrees

Sterling Walmart will host a Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, June 14, in the Sterling Walmart parking lot, 4115 Lincolnway, Sterling. All proceeds will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Although the city’s yet-to-be-named riverfront park and splash pad were originally projected to be finished toward the end of June, Strand Associates project manager Zach Simpson said the last progress meeting with contractors indicated the project was slightly behind schedule.

From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to celebrate the holiday.

The meeting is an open house format with no formal presentation. The public is invited to attend at any time during the hours listed to view informational displays, speak with project representatives, ask questions and share feedback.

See our latest list of Sauk Valley-area students who've graduated or been named to their college's dean's list.

Join Family Life Educator Kara Schweitzer and learn how the gentle, relaxing movements of Tai Chi can help relieve pain and stiffness from arthritis and improve balance.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for May 25-31, 2025.

Students achieving high honors for the academic year are Anniston Buchholz, Heidi Epps, Alivia Heald, Evelyn Moore, Grady Small and Gabriel Willhite.

Tom Wadsworth’s one-hour PowerPoint presentation about the kidnapping of Della Stackhouse starts at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third St. in Sterling, and includes free refreshments.

A Sterling woman has turned her passion for holistic wellness into a thriving business. Amber + Smoke Botanical Skincare + More offers a curated collection of botanical skin, hair and beauty products that are chemical-free, sustainably sourced and handmade.

Other events include the Dixon Municipal Band's first concert of the season on Thursday, and the Discover Dixon Block Party and Sauk Valley Community College's Child Fair, both on Saturday.

Sterling High School students Nico Battaglia, Brinley Francis and Esra Ramirez were named recipients of the 2025 Garrett Ramos Scholarship during the June 2, 2025, Sterling City Council meeting. Ramos died in the line of duty on Dec. 4, 2021.

Sterling is one step closer to receiving a River Edge Redevelopment Zone designation that could provide up to $50 million in tax incentives for economic development work the city has already started along its riverfront.

The TALK-LINE interview for June 4 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing the latest stories out of Dixon and Sterling.

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night to accept a court order allowing the city to use eminent domain to purchase several parcels of property near the current facility’s discharge line to house the new plant.