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The Dog Park Committee, which will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, was formed after some residents voiced concerns about part of the dog park being repurposed for the massive Thomas Park improvement project.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

OPINION: In late 2025, Amazon agreed to pay $1.5 billion to Amazon subscribers in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

Malcolm X used big runs before and after halftime to pull away from Sauk Valley for a 63-42 win Monday in their Arrowhead Conference game in Dixon.

Malcolm X used big runs before and after halftime to pull away from Sauk Valley for a 63-42 win Monday in their Arrowhead Conference game in Dixon.

Top-seeded Newman opened the Class 1A postseason with a 73-38 win over AFC. Eastland won, Forreston beat Milledgeville 61-44, Fulton beat Bureau Valley 61-56 and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Top-seeded Newman opened the Class 1A postseason with a 73-38 win over AFC. Eastland won, Forreston beat Milledgeville 61-44, Fulton beat Bureau Valley 61-56 and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

All are welcome to these five lunches, hosted at noon Wednesdays from Feb. 25 to March 25. Each lunch will begin with a short worship service followed by a light lunch.

As winter fades, Sterling residents can look forward to the seasonal transition happening across local parks and recreation areas. Park district staff are preparing facilities and green spaces for increased activity as warmer weather approaches.

Three state FFA officers visited Julie LeFevre’s agriculture classes Thursday at Challand Middle School in Sterling in preparation for National FFA Week that runs through Friday.

Reagan Hammes will attend Sauk Valley Community College, taking advantage of the Impact Program, before transferring to a university. Her ultimate goal is to earn a doctor of physical therapy degree.

The free program will take place in the Community Room at Odell Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform a family concert, for family members of all ages, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Camanche High School Auditorium in Camanche, Iowa.

A judge will hear arguments May 15 on a defense motion asking for a more detailed explanation of the charges filed against a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy in connection with the 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.

The plaintiff’s attorney in a lawsuit against the city of Dixon continued making arguments Friday, Feb. 20, that the court should order the city to pay its attorney fees.

This special program recognizes current and former Rock Falls residents who have served – or are currently serving - our country in any branch of the United States military.

Funds must be used exclusively for programs benefiting local residents. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 27.

With a sudden midwinter warm spell comes the urge to be outside and start cleaning up your yard. But Sterling city officials are warning residents against pushing yard waste into the street.

Newman's Landon Near won the Class 1A 113-pound championship, while Dixon's Charlie Connors placed second during the IHSA state boys wrestling finals at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday.

Denver Sandrock set two school swimming records as he and Lucas Porter each qualified for state. Sterling took third as a team and coach Kyle Ruiz was named sectional coach of the year.

Sterling junior Sarah Doughty won the IHSA state bowling title on Saturday at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford. Her 2,770 total is one of the highest in state tournament history. She had a record-setting 800 series on Friday and finished with a 230.8 average game.

The program offers full-time paid employment with all required training to safely and compassionately provide care for patients, while also preparing participants for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

USDA’s farm income forecast released this month projects another challenging year ahead for most farmers, except those in the beef sector.

With $39,000 yet to be raised, the Dixon Park District is seeking contributions.

Local historian Tom Wadsworth will reveal the surprising connections between Charles R. Walgreen and Dixon – including how a small-town start in 1891 helped spark a national retail empire.