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Illinois State Police special agents began an investigation after receiving a cyber tip in January regarding the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials in Lee County.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national organization that provides advocacy, support and education about mental health. The Amboy High School NAMI chapter is the first Lee County high school chapter, adviser and AHS teacher Emily Rose said.

The annual award seeks to recognize outstanding educators who go above and beyond for their students.

A Rock Falls man accused of firing a gun into a car will stay out of jail on pretrial release under strict home monitoring, including video doorbells at every entrance.

The prayer breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Alexandra Setchell plans to attend the University of Iowa to study pre-medicine.

As a Whiteside County deputy pulled up on a vehicle believed to be driven by a man considered a person of interest in another case, he said he discovered the wanted vehicle not only had a different driver but also more than 100 grams of meth stashed inside

The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee for a donation to the fire department. Donations will be used to provide and maintain proper equipment and tools to perform the services the fire department provides to Morrison and surrounding areas.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026.

As the school year winds down, families across the Sauk Valley begin the seasonal shift into summer routines. While the break offers a well-earned change of pace, it also presents a challenge: keeping kids active, engaged and connected.

Dixon baseball held on to win 9-8 at North Boone in eight innings as Jake Zepezauer scored on an error and Jagger Kemp had the save. Rock Falls baseball fell 4-3 at Byron, Eastland's Tatum Grim had two home runs and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Work on an 8-mile stretch of U.S. 52 from Eldena Road south of Dixon to just south of U.S. 30 will start May 11.

Newman senior softball player Brenleigh Cook is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She had the game-winning hit in a 9-8 win over Hall and is one of the Comets' top hitters. Here is a Q&A with her.

Samantha Nauman will attend Sauk Valley Community College to study nursing and possibly attend esthetics school to work in a med-spa.

Naomi P. Chamberlain of Sterling is among 102 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The meal will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

United Way of Lee County is inviting community members to take part in a drive-thru community pasta drive on Friday, May 8, to help support local children through its upcoming Summer Eats meal program.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks will be at the fair Thursday, Aug. 20, and the famous Bigfoot truck will be on the track.

The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has been selected as the first-place recipient of the ninth annual Sterling Federal Bank Charity Challenge, earning the top award of $20,000 to support pediatric cancer families and fund agricultural scholarships.

Resthave Care and Rehabilitation in Morrison has recently received several generous donations.

Dixon’s Sam Gingras was No. 2 singles champion at the Rochelle tennis invite. Sterling baseball beat Eastland 14-11 in nine innings, Polo baseball beat West Carroll 5-4 in nine innings, Dixon baseball split two and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

The 4-mile work zone is from Emerson Road to Galt Road and includes the U.S. 30 connector to Interstate 88.

Morrison senior Brady Anderson's record-breaking track season continued at the Oregon Hall of Fame Classic. Amboy freshman Ian Hassler won the discus, while Rochelle, Erie-Prophetstown and Oregon also had wins on Friday.

Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison will host a presentation titled “Rise Up Again” on Tuesday, May 12, following the church’s mother-daughter dinner.

After graduation, Kevin Marquez will attend Bradley University, where he will study civil engineering and minor in construction.