Arellano opposes Pritzker’s new public transit funding, says it ‘shifts costs onto 37th District’
Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick…
Dixon boys win BNC opener: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon beat Rockford Christian in BNC action as Brody Nicklaus scored 18 points. Milledgeville, Oregon and Forreston boys picked up wins, Sterling girls bowling is…
Rock Falls council appoints Ryan McKanna police chief, ending months of contention among city leaders
The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city’s new police chief.
Dixon American Legion serving pork loin dinner Dec. 19
The American Legion in Dixon will serve from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
Rock Falls man asks judge to dismiss home invasion, sex assault case; says speedy trial deadline has passed
A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement in a case accusing him of home invasion, sex assault, and aggravated battery was turned down in Whiteside…
Culver’s of Rock Falls donates $1,700 to Whiteside County Honor Flight
Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.
Farmers diversify operation with social media
Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.
Thome is Rock Falls High School December student of the month
Logan Thome plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for 2 years then transfer to a 4-year university.
5 Things to Do: Holiday movies at The Dixon, holiday lights in Rock Falls and more!
The Dixon Historic Theatre will screen “White Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 19.
Sterling boys wrestling beats Fulton by 1 point: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Sterling boys wrestling beat Fulton 40-39, Newman boys basketball won, Dixon boys bowling is 3-0 and more in Tuesday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Dixon council repeals 1895 ordinance that established KSB Hospital, measure comes 1 year after OSF merger
Almost year since OSF HealthCare took over Dixon’s former KSB Hospital, the City Council voted Monday, Dec. 15, to repeal the 130-year-old ordinance that created…
The First National Bank in Amboy donates card skimmer detection devices to Dixon Police Department
These devices can detect and alert the officer using them of the presence of card skimming apparatus, which are used to steal credit and debit…
Dixon YMCA partners with YMCA of Rock River Valley under 1-year agreement to strengthen, enhance Dixon Y
Under a one-year management agreement that went into effect Dec. 1, the YMCA of Rock River Valley will provide executive leadership support to the Dixon YMCA,…
Photos: Whiteside County deputies, children go on annual shopping spree
Whiteside County deputies took children shopping Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during their annual Shop with a Cop event in Sterling. – Photos by Brian Hurley
Tri-County Opportunities Council’s Neal featured at BEST job workshop
The Job Search Workshop is held the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library.