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The ordinance bans mobile homes that were manufactured more than 20 years old from the parks within city limits. It applies to all those homes even if they’ve been renovated, but does not apply to homes already within a city park, according to the ordinance.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the keynote presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda for a lively discussion about Milk Jug Gardening.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to a 2024 aggravated battery charge – a Class 2 felony because it involved a police officer – and a separate 2023 aggravated battery charge.

The event is from 4:30-7 p.m., with dine-in and carry-out meals available.

Dillan Vancil: Congress should stop using band‑aid bailouts and fix trade policy so farmers are not collateral damage every time there’s a trade war. Read Vancil's full questionnaire here

Top-seeded Eastland girls basketball held on for a 40-39 win over Stockton in the regional semifinals. The Eastland boys beat Rock Falls 46-43, Polo beat Morrison, Oregon beat Forreston, Milledgeville beat Amboy and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Top-seeded Eastland girls basketball held on for a 40-39 win over Dakota in the regional semifinals. The Eastland boys beat Rock Falls 46-43, Polo beat Morrison, Oregon beat Forreston, Milledgeville beat Amboy and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Bureau Valley's Libby Endress led a balanced effort with 18 points, 11 rebounds and two basket-and-1s late in the Storm's 67-48 win over Polo in the Class 1A Galva Regional semifinals on Tuesday night.

Newman's Gisselle Martin and Elaina Allen hit some big shots as the Comets shook off the rust and pulled away late in a 49-35 win over Stark County in the Class 1A Galva Regional semifinals.

Jim Wise: In the Sauk Valley, there are people everywhere who provide the services that keep our homes heated, water flowing, internet working, and our daily lives running smoothly. However, some overlook these valued service providers.

Sauk Valley Community College‘s police academy, now hosting its 10th class, is not only resolving the issue of lengthy recruitment timelines, local police chiefs say, but new officers say they are able to build stronger ties with the communities they will serve.

Fulton wrestler Tessa Fosdick is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She was one of the Steamers' first girls wrestling regional champions and won 28 matches this season. Here is a Q&A with the freshman.

Faith Christian went 16-0 in Northern Illinois Christian Conference play and Carson Bivins was named conference player of the year. Both the boys and girls teams had multiple Falcons named all-NICC.

DeWalt: Just like a partner who is loving and supportive can be better for your mental health, eating fresh whole foods, without added sugar, salt, and saturated fat, can be better for your physical health.

From Me to We: A Sterling husband-and-wife financial team helps soon-to-be newlyweds blend their habits, hopes and histories into a shared plan for lifelong stability.

From Me to We: A Sterling husband-and-wife financial team helps soon-to-be newlyweds blend their habits, hopes and histories into a shared plan for lifelong stability.

Do you understand and know how your real estate taxes are calculated in Whiteside County and where your tax money goes? An informational meeting, “Property Tax 101”, will take you through the Illinois tax cycle from start to finish.

Oregon girls basketball fell to Stillman Valley, but the Hawks finished with their first winning record since 2014. E-P fell to Riverdale and Amboy fell 55-52 to Dwight in Monday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Oregon girls basketball fell to Stillman Valley, but the Hawks finished with their first winning record since 2014. E-P fell to Riverdale and Amboy fell 55-52 to Dwight in Monday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Dixon started strong and never looked back in a 55-10 win over Rockford East in their Class 3A Dixon Regional semifinal Monday night at Lancaster Gym.

Fulton fell short against Wethersfield in Monday's regional semifinal, but the Steamers still have plenty to be proud of after earning 20 wins for the first time since 1994.

The services will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Registration is now open for this year’s Midwest Summit on Leadership on Thursday, May 21, at The Historic: Dixon Theatre.

Travis Howell and Mandi Ballard have joined Sauk Valley Bank.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.