The workshop will feature representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Boston Leather's professional-grade belts are available locally at Modern Shoe Shop and Kaleels, in Dixon, and The Fitting Room in Sterling.

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

The city of Sterling and Sterling Main Street are proud to announce the installation of a new series of banners along the First Avenue Bridge in celebration of the upcoming America 250 commemoration.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for May 11-15.

The Sterling Police Department made 53 arrests for drug and narcotic violations in 2025, compared to 58 in 2024, according to Sterling Police Chief Pat Bartel.

Here's a schedule of Memorial Day observances taking place Monday in the Sauk Valley.

It's race week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as fans gear up for the Indy 500, but Sterling Police Chief Pat Bartel is waving a caution flag for drivers using Sterling's newest stretch of pavement, Second Street.

Summer is almost here, and that means it's festival season across northern Illinois.

The new initiative's goal is to create a more informed and inclusive community for people living with dementia.

Newman Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2026 graduated Wednesday, May 20, 2026, during a ceremony in the high school’s gym in Sterling.

While the Sterling Police Department‘s calls for service were up in 2025 when compared with the prior year, its police chief said criminal activity has lessened.

Rock Falls American Legion Post 902 is inviting the community to attend Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives while serving the nation.

Let’s Feed Our Children, the free summer meal program that has grown into one of the most far-reaching child hunger programs in the area, begins its 2026 season on Wednesday, May 27, and runs weekly through Wednesday, Aug. 5.

The Newman High School Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 11-15, 2026.

This summer, WQPT PBS invites families to join its “Summer of Adventure” tour, featuring guest appearances at library story times and community events throughout the region.

The Whiteside Area Career Center’s Health Occupations students have earned a 100% pass rate on the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, according to a news release.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Janna Groharing of Sterling Main Street about upcoming summer events, including the Big Boy train stop, the Twin City Farmers Market, and the season’s first Cruise Night in downtown Sterling.

The Sterling High School Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Roscoe Eades Field in Sterling.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for May 10-16 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties' property transfers for May 4-8, 2026.

A single-family home in Compton that sold for $320,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County / Whiteside over the past week

A Sterling man has been charged with armed violence, weapons and drug offenses, accused of unlawfully carrying a gun while walking on a Sterling city street while toting a large amount of fentanyl.

Construction will begin Monday, weather permitting, on Illinois Route 2’s west-bound lanes in Sterling, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday.

Sterling American Legion Post 296 is inviting the public to a Memorial Day ceremony to salute veterans who have died. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. May 25 at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Movie in the Park will feature “Disney Pixar Cars” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Sterling’s long-awaited Northwestern Steel and Wire Park will officially open at 11 a.m. June 13. That is the date and time for the official ribbon cutting that will open the park to the public.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Lauren Metzler of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery about Tevin’s Tribe and its overdose awareness and prevention event happening later today, focused on education, support and saving lives.

A Whiteside County judge again threw out a jury panel as concerns grow over how jurors are selected and outdated names remain in the system

To graduate from the Honors Program, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average and fulfill specific curricular requirements.

OSF Saint Katharine – Center for Health in Sterling continues to expand access to specialty care in Whiteside County with the addition of Dr. Andrew Feyh, a board‑certified general surgeon, and Taylor Carroll, a nurse practitioner bringing gastroenterology services to the clinic.

Historian Tom Wadsworth will present a historical look at the area's religions Sunday at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society.

A Dixon man faces a charge of aggravated fleeing alongside several traffic violations alleged to have occurred in March in Sterling and Rock Falls

By day, Ryan Jandrey works with bodies. By night, he studies faces. He's chasing through portrait art something most people miss – faces, structure, and the fine line between likeness and feeling.

A job search workshop will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Sterling Public Library.

Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 11:45 a.m. Saturday to a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle on U.S. 30 near Blue Goose Road, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said

In the Sauk Valley, disputes over gas-powered bikes have drawn ire from residents and law enforcement in recent years. Taking a clearer, statewide approach to e-mobility rules is a welcome step toward protecting riders, drivers, and pedestrians alike.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for attempting to traffic methamphetamine from California to Illinois.

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for May 3-9 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Eight Sauk Valley students have qualified for the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championships, which will be held the first week of June in Lexington, Virginia.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026.

The 10th Sterling High School FFA Farmapalooza introduced nearly 2,000 grade-schoolers to jobs, animals and gear related to agriculture Thursday.

Rock Falls native Remington Collins, a soprano singer, returns to the area to perform with organist Dominic Fiacco.

Residents' concerns over uncontrolled intersections and high-speed drivers in a residential area brought debate to the Sterling City Council on Monday.

A Cook County man faces nine felony charges – including burglary, theft, and forgery – after authorities say he stole merchandise from the Sterling Menards store and paid over $1,600 to the store using a forged check.

The renovation of the new cafeteria, which will open Monday, May 11, marks the final phase of CGH Medical Center’s extensive hospital lobby renovation project that began in 2023.

It will be an open forum meeting with breakfast and hot coffee, as the group discusses topics such as local and abroad news.

Sterling High School's FFA program held its 10th Farmapalooza event Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the high school parking lot.

The three officers graduated April 23 from Sauk Valley Community College‘s police academy, where they completed 16 weeks of training.