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Milledgeville made one last furious rally before falling just short against Dakota in an 8-6 loss in the Class 1A Eastland Sectional semifinals.

Fulton's Zoe Kunau picked quite the moment to launch her first career home run. Kunau hit a two-run walk-off blast to send the Steamers into Friday's Class 1A Eastland Sectional softball final against Dakota.

This free, family friendly event will honor America’s history, patriotism, and military heritage through interactive living history demonstrations, patriotic music, ceremonial traditions, and educational programs for all ages.

Over 50 items were put in the time capsule, which is buried at the Mills & Petrie Community Building on state Route 38.

Kiera Karlson finished out their playlist, Ellie McLaughlin talked about change and Jadyn Whelchel gave a familiar farewell as the Amboy High School Class of 2026 graduated Sunday.

Former Lee County Sheriff Tim Bivins, who served a decade in the Illinois State Senate, reminded a Sublette audience on Monday that Memorial Day is about more than a day off, a long weekend and family picnics.

The Dixon Police Department began a criminal investigation earlier this month, according to a news release issued Tuesday.

This entire quiche has under 600 calories; less than a third of the calories in a normal quiche recipe.

Rock Falls senior Kayla Hackbarth is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She had a season-best discus throw at the state track and field meet, where she took 13th. Here is a Q&A with her.

The First National Bank in Amboy congratulates Ellie McLaughlin for being selected “2026 Student of the Year” at Honors Night held at Amboy High School on May 21. The First National Bank in Amboy is the sponsor of this $5,000 scholarship award.

Morrison's Noah Robbins and Gage Wilson each had three RBIs in a 10-0 win over Stark County to open the baseball postseason. Bureau Valley and West Carroll also advanced to the regional semifinals in Monday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

The 10-week program will run through Aug. 5, with meal distribution taking place each Wednesday. Each child will receive three free grab-and-go meals per week to help provide food access during the summer months.

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.

Dixon held its annual Memorial Day parade and observation Monday with a parade through the downtown and a ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery.

Registration for Montmorency School’s 2026-2027 school year will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8.

The donation will be used for a veterans memorial at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Park.

Here is a look at where area baseball teams are opening play in the IHSA postseason. Newman received a No. 1 seed in its Class 3A debut, Dixon is a No. 2 seed, Forreston is a No. 1 seed in 1A and Fulton is a No. 3 seed.

The workshop will feature representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Former Dixonite Nick Lazaris, now of Philadelphia, donated copies of “Distinctive Dixon: Fascinating Stories of Dixon’s Rich History” to all 196 graduates of Ronald Reagan Middle School during graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 22.

Boston Leather's professional-grade belts are available locally at Modern Shoe Shop and Kaleels, in Dixon, and The Fitting Room in Sterling.

The city of Sterling and Sterling Main Street are proud to announce the installation of a new series of banners along the First Avenue Bridge in celebration of the upcoming America 250 commemoration.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for May 11-15.

Oregon sophomore Jillian Hammer won the IHSA state title in the 300 hurdles and took third in the 100 hurdles. Newman, Forreston, Amboy, Bureau Valley, Fulton and Dixon also had strong finishes in Charleston.

Izzy Berg pitched a complete game, Ashlee Mundell had five RBIs and Oregon softball beat Rock Falls 8-0 for the Class 2A Oregon Regional title. It is the young Hawks' first regional title since 2022.

Sterling's Aron Rivera beat Newman's Joel Rhodes 6-2, 6-4 in the third-place match at the Class 1A Geneseo Sectional tennis meet. The Golden Warriors were second as a team.