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Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

Thirteen leaders in high school activity programs across the country – including a Sterling educator – have been selected to receive a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Citation.

Erie-Prophetstown's Caleb Reymer is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Here is a Q&A with Reymer, who won a heavyweight regional title by major decision and hopes to get to state as a junior.

Three people have been charged in Carroll County in connection with several local agencies’ investigation into the theft of two utility vehicles and tools

Headquartered in Sterling, Sauk Valley Bank is a locally owned, community financial institution that offers solutions that fit customers' personal, commercial, and agricultural financial needs.

Nolan Kemp on a top priority for the Illinois General Assembly: Protecting civil liberties — defending constitutional rights, privacy, and due process, and standing up for people when government overreaches. Read Kemp's full election questionnaire here

Julie Bickelhaupt: Rising property taxes, declining affordability, rural hospital access, local agriculture, and the need for reliable infrastructure are constant concerns I hear across the district. Read Bickelhaupt's full election questionnaire here

Owners Dave and Tracy DeVries have added Papa’s Pizza and The Classroom Bakery to The Classroom in Nelson.

Newman girls basketball wrapped up Three Rivers Conference play with a 9-1 record as conference champions. Eastland boys beat Fulton and Faith Christian beat AFC in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center will feature Yudith Goodwin at its Wild Winter Wednesday program Feb. 25.

Matthew Clemen, a senior, is Newman Central Catholic High School's student of the month for January.

The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University on the topic of parenting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library.

GUEST COLUMN: Remember the flood of text messages we received in mid-2025 telling us we owned money for an unpaid toll? This went on for a couple of months – then the messages stopped. Or did they?

Work on the Lawrence Brothers and National Manufacturing properties is continuing and includes work to clean up the properties and stabilize the structures.

This gift supports the ongoing efforts to fully endow Morrison schools and their students in Sauk Valley Community College's Impact Program.

Prophetstown Proud is excited to announce its 2026 events schedule: mark your calendars, save the dates and see you in downtown Prophetstown this year.

Upcoming February events in Tampico include Senior Games, the Tampico Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 1570 meal and the Tampico Area Historical Society's monthly meeting.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

Anna Sielaff is part of the Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau and will present this program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.

A perfectly timed offensive rebound led to a decisive three-point play as Dixon pulled out a 45-43 BNC win over Stillman Valley on Saturday night at Lancaster Gym.

Blair Grennan, Tessa Fosdick, Kerby Germann and Ryleigh Eriks all won their weight class at the Belvidere Regional. Sterling boys swimming finished second at the Big 6 meet and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

West Carroll grad Emma Randecker, a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa, set the school’s indoor 200-meter dash record with a time of 24.11 on Saturday. The previous record was set in 1994.

The scholarship may be applied toward attendance at an accredited trades program or a 2- or 4-year college or university.

The Silver finalists in the 2025 Culver’s Crew Challenge competition represent the top 45 restaurants within the franchise.

Granny Rose Animal Shelter of Dixon has been visiting schools around the area in an effort to educate youngsters on the importance of animal shelters.