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July 17, 2025
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Sauk Valley

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community

The community group formerly known as Keystone has officially rebranded as Sauk Valley Under 40, reflecting a renewed commitment to building community, connection and leadership opportunities for young adults throughout the Sauk Valley region.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming


IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money

IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money


Northern Illinois under tornado watch

Northern Illinois under tornado watch


Morrison girl selected as member of Performance Pony Co.’s 2025 Pony Pro Team

Morrison girl selected as member of Performance Pony Co.’s 2025 Pony Pro Team


Bake bread with locally ground flour at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center

Bake bread with locally ground flour at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center

Morrison entrepreneur celebrates Midwest roots with curated gift shop in Sterling

Morrison entrepreneur celebrates Midwest roots with curated gift shop in Sterling

Keeping it natural: Botanist speaks to local guardians group about Plants of Concern program

Keeping it natural: Botanist speaks to local guardians group about Plants of Concern program

Landscaping effort at Morrison’s Odell Public Library a success

Landscaping effort at Morrison’s Odell Public Library a success

Fulton Millers to host conservationists June 17 at Windmill Cultural Center

Fulton Millers to host conservationists June 17 at Windmill Cultural Center

De Immigrant marks 25 years as Fulton’s authentic Dutch windmill

De Immigrant marks 25 years as Fulton’s authentic Dutch windmill

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Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School


Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community


Celebrating 60 years of Sauk: How a community built a college and a lasting legacy

Celebrating 60 years of Sauk: How a community built a college and a lasting legacy


Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming


IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money

IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money


Latest News

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation


Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition


Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School

Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School


Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year

Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year


Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County


Opinion

Gardner: Remembering what is important

Gardner: Remembering what is important

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy

Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy

Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger

Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger

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News

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the ParkSauk Valley

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park

By Earleen Hinton●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show

Bears

Silvy: Bears GM Ryan Poles faces a critical season. Can he turn talk into tangible results?Bears

Silvy: Bears GM Ryan Poles faces a critical season. Can he turn talk into tangible results?

By Marc Silverman●
July 17, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 2 Montez Sweat

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 2 Montez Sweat

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 3 DJ Moore

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 3 DJ Moore

Friday Night Drive

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 289: The 2025 IHSA football games we can’t wait for in Kankakee CountyFriday Night Drive

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 289: The 2025 IHSA football games we can’t wait for in Kankakee County

By Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie●
July 17, 2025 at 12:01 pm CDT

Small but mighty, Wyatt Cassens at the center of Sterling’s defense

Small but mighty, Wyatt Cassens at the center of Sterling’s defense

Downers Grove North’s Oliver Thulin, third brother to play football, set to make his mark as two-way standout

Downers Grove North’s Oliver Thulin, third brother to play football, set to make his mark as two-way standout

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