An Much Anticipated Road Repair Begins in Sterling

A major road repair in Sterling has begun. During the Sterling City Council meeting Monday night, City Manager Scott Schumard said the work on Light Street has begun. He said this would be a big project that
Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic Goes Down on the Farm

The 35th Annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic kicked off on Monday morning at the Hubbs Courts in Dixon. This year’s theme is “Down on the Farm” and the Opening Ceremony included a horse named Martin. The players
Dixon City Council Hears a Story of a Girl and Her Horse

There are times when a person sees an animal and they instantly create a bond and a love for each other. This is what happened to Brenna Early when she saw a horse named Tito. Brenna and
Two Person Hospitalized Following an Early Monday Morning Four Vehicle Crash

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reports that about 6:15 Monday morning, July 21, Deputies responded to a four-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 84 near the intersection of Lock Road in Rural Fulton. The Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Unit
Photos: Vintage ‘Base Ball” Oregon vs. Creston

Extra innings were not enough to determine a winner in a classic, cross-county rivalry between the Oregon Ganymedes and Creston Regulators, at Solar Reef Field at Oregon park West, Saturday, July 20.
Driver Arrested Following a Single Vehicle Crash

Shortly after 4:00 AM, Sunday, July 20, Ogle County Deputies responded to the 3000 block of South Ridge Road, Oregon, for a single-vehicle crash. After a brief investigation, Deputies determined the driver of a Jeep Cherokee, 22-year-old
Chicago tribute band returns to Mt. Morris Jamboree July 25

Free, 2-hour concert, starts at 7 p.m. in downtown Mt. Morris.
Dixon’s Landon Knigge, nearing return from knee injury, leads team with big hopes off quarterfinal appearance

Dixon’s Landon Knigge has spent much of his summer watching and waiting while he returns from a torn meniscus in his knee, but the returning 1,000-yard rusher is expected back by fall practice for a Dukes’ team
Photos: 2025 German Valley Days

Games, food, and fun were all part of the 2025 German Valley Days, held Saturday, July 19, 2025 in German Valley.
Hall of Fame coach John Elder visits Bureau Valley Camp

There was a special guest for the first day of the Bureau Valley football camp Monday at Ken Bourquin Field in Manlius. John Elder, father of new Storm head coach Pat, made the 80-mile trip from Alexis