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“It was a big year of change,” said OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine President Jackie Kernan when reflecting on the Catholic health system's Jan. 1, 2025, takeover of KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Erie-Prophetstown's Connor Keegan scored 18 points in a win over Oregon. Fulton boys basketball beat Polo, Faith Christian won and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Sterling scored 19 seconds into the game and never trailed in a 54-48 Western Big 6 win over Moline in the regular-season finale Thursday at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Discover Dixon, the Lee County Industrial Development Association and Dixon Public Schools will host a career fair and public hiring expo March 11 at Dixon High School.

Kate Boss will attend the University of Illinois in Champaign, where she plans to follow the pre-med route and pursue a career in medicine.

The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. May 1 in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling. The evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and Kentucky Derby-themed games and activities.

The River Cities Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fulton.

The Sterling Police Department is inviting the public to help celebrate the second birthday of the department’s comfort dog, Millie.

The Teen Turf program, which emphasizes homework, serves students in third grade through high school and runs Monday through Thursday – anywhere from 20 to 40 students attend each day.

Fulton girls basketball got its 19th win, Newman boys held off Rockridge and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Fulton girls basketball got its 19th win, Newman boys held off Rockridge and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Dixon got contributions from its entire roster as it rolled to a 72-33 win over Harvest Christian on Wednesday.

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources.

Dixon is home to people and businesses making a difference every day, and nominations are now open for the Best of Dixon Awards presented by The Telegraph.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Whiteside, Lee and Carroll county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Dixon city and rural firefighters and Advance EMS were called at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of West Fourth Street, according to a news release.

Dixon city and rural firefighters and Advance EMS were called at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of West Fourth Street, according to a news release.

Work on Sterling street and road projects is shifting into higher gear for 2026.  One of the major road projects that Sterling drivers will see is resurfacing of Fourth Street, Illinois Route 2, from Locust Street to 19th Avenue. 

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, is requesting nominations for the annual Women to Watch event, hosted by Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.

Work on Sterling street and road projects is shifting into higher gear for 2026.  One of the major road projects that Sterling drivers will see is resurfacing of Fourth Street, Illinois Route 2, from Locust Street to 19th Avenue. 

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Odell Public Library is celebrating National Library Lovers Month in February. Odell strives to serve Morrison by providing learning spaces, digital access, programs, opportunities to gather, and so much more.

Odell Public Library is celebrating National Library Lovers Month in February. Odell strives to serve Morrison by providing learning spaces, digital access, programs, opportunities to gather, and so much more.

Benny Olalde scored 25 points in an Oregon win over Stillman Valley. Rock Falls and Dixon's boys both fell by two points, Eastland girls beat Polo, Newman beat Oregon, Fulton beat AFC and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

What is the key to Jack Saathoff's impressive rebounding ability? Effort. The junior guard is just 33 rebounds away from breaking Sterling's single-season rebound record.