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Maya Kobbeman hopes to major in social work and get on the path to becoming a licensed clinical social worker to help others.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.

This adults-only event offers participants the chance to enjoy a lively night out while supporting programs that strengthen education, health, and financial stability throughout Lee County.

Gavin Staats plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College's electrical and HVAC programs.

Newman's Blair Grennan, Fulton's Kerby Germann and E-P's Michelle Naftzger won sectional wrestling titles as six area girls advanced to state. Fulton, Polo and E-P girls basketball won, and Sterling's Sarah Doughty qualified for state bowling on Saturday.

Newman's Blair Grennan, Fulton's Kerby Germann and E-P's Michelle Naftzger won sectional wrestling titles as six area girls advanced to state. Fulton, Polo and E-P girls basketball won, and Sterling's Sarah Doughty qualified for state bowling on Saturday.

Demand for ag labor through the H-2A temporary visa program in Illinois and the nation continues to rise.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

Last-second victories. Avenged losses. Blood-round wins, an undefeated champion and tight decisions. Saturday’s 1A Byron Sectional was an exciting one as area wrestlers advanced to state.

The following area students have been named to Illinois State University’s fall 2025 dean’s list.

A Sauk Valley community action group flipped the script Saturday afternoon by focusing on love instead of anger at its rally against the Trump administration. About 100 people gathered outside the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Two-time Celtic band of the year for Wisconsin, Reilly, will appear live at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Saturday, March 14.

Competing for customers in a market crowded with competitors isn’t anything new for Horacio Leon, one of the co-founders of Azul Cantina, Sterling’s newest Mexican restaurant. 

Sauk Valley Bank is pleased to welcome Warren Laube as its new chief credit officer.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed in recognition of a particular achievement of noteworthy value, a series of such achievements, or a career of noteworthy accomplishments that bring honor to the college.

Dixon’s Preston-Schilling Funeral Home will nearly double its space when it moves to a former daycare building off Franklin Grove Road in Dixon. The move is expected by the end of February or early March.

Here is a roundup of where area boys and girls wrestlers are heading into Saturday's final day of sectionals.

Dixon built a double-digit lead early in the seconds quarter and never trailed again in a 69-61 BNC win over Rock Falls on Friday night at Tabor Gym.

Forreston wins tight one in NUIC over Fulton. Plus more scores in Friday's Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup.

Fresh off being ranked No. 1 in the latest Associated Press Class 1A poll, Newman rode a hot start on its way to a 77-57 win on Friday at Kewanee. Evan Bushman hit six of the Comets' 11 3-pointers and finished with 18 points.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert will be performed at 2 p.m. March 1 at the Camanche High School auditorium in Camanche, Iowa.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of a single-vehicle crash that injured an Amboy man Thursday.

Several students throughout the Sauk Valley have been recognized for their academic achievements at the collegiate level.

This innovative five-session workshop series, developed in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the real-world business sector.

Eleven students have been named Whiteside Area Career Center students of the month for December.