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Alcohol-related problems are among the most significant public health issues in the country.

A Rockford man faces a multitude of charges after Byron police say he fled in his vehicle after being pulled over Saturday for suspected reckless driving, jumped into the Rock River and tried to swim to an island to avoid arrest.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” enforcement campaign.

The grant program is designed to support and elevate small, women-owned businesses across the Sauk Valley by providing resources, visibility and meaningful connections.

Guest speaker will be Eileen Detra, who teaches fitness classes, Silver Fit and Sit to be Fit, at Prophetstown Park District.

Rock Falls’ Zoey Silva pitched a perfect game and had three RBIs in a 14-0 win at Byron. Sterling softball won, Rock Falls baseball won, Sterling baseball fell to Moline in nine innings and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Newman baseball pulled away with eight runs to finish a 12-2 Three Rivers East win over Princeton in five innings on Monday.

The Friends of the Lanark Public Library and the St. Wendelin Altar & Rosary Society will be hosting guest speaker and quilter Deb Lindahl and her “Stitching Together Memories” presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.

Newman graduate Brendan Tunink hit a home run in his first at-bat with the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers playing in their inaugural season. Tunink has three home runs in his first three games.

Morrison's Ava Duncan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She's helped the Fillies start 6-2 after taking over as the team's primary pitcher. 'She exudes confidence with an enormous competitive spirit.'

Sauk Valley Community College invites in-district eighth graders and eligible high school students to join the Impact Program, with signup officially open as of April 1.

Sandburg, with campuses in Galesburg and Carthage, has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

Throughout the fall semester, peer mentors remain in contact with new students and help them feel at home on campus.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026.

FACE (Fulton Association for Community Enrichment) has announced the 2026 grant application season will begin April 15 and extend to a May 31 deadline.

The Rock River Jazz Band’s 2026 season is coming up fast. Their tour dates are set and the band is raising funds to put these shows on for free in outdoor settings.

The Gathering of the Green attracted hundreds of John Deere collectors and enthusiasts from numerous states and several countries for the four-day event that featured workshops, tours and a vendor area packed with treasures.

Sterling boys tennis picked up two wins, Oregon softball won 15-5 and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network will host a Real Colors workshop presented by Karla Belzer on April 29 at Woodlawn Arts Academy.

What brings joy to people? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, the public can find joy at the Odell Public Library in Morrison.

Aurora University has named the following students to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester.

The Fulton City Council approved a motion March 24 to allow Fulton American Legion Post 42 to hang veterans’ banners on the light poles along Fourth Street in the city’s downtown area.

Five decades ago, Gary Schultz was a hard-working high school kid who liked motorcycles. Today, Schultz’s business – Quality Plating – is one of the few remaining custom plating shops in the Midwest.

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes – one in Lee County and two in Ogle – caused damage during Thursday night’s storm outbreak across Northern Illinois.

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation is proud to announce the availability of its area scholarships designed to support Illinois students who are pursuing careers in education.