SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee hosts ‘Words at Work’ on Sept. 24

The session will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon.
Farmers market in Polo offers fresh veggies, meat and more

Vendors sell their wares from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays in the Pavilion.
Danny Kolb shares a big league experience with son Korbyn in Milwaukee

Danny Kolb retired nine years before his son, Korbyn, 8, was born and wanted to give his son a taste of what his big league baseball career was like. He got got that opportunity in the 25th
Danny Kolb shares a big league experience with son Korbyn in Milwaukee

Danny Kolb retired nine years before his son, Korbyn, 8, was born and wanted to give his son a taste of what his big league baseball career was like. He got got that opportunity in the 25th
News Media Corporation’s closure affects northern Illinois community newspapers

News Media Corporation‘s decision to end operations has led to the closure of the Rochelle News-Leader, Ogle County LIFE, Ashton Gazette, Amboy News, Mendota Reporter, and three other northern Illinois newspapers
Photos: Polo Farmers Market

Fresh vegetables, locally raised meats, and handmade wares were all offered at the Polo Farmer’s Market on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. The market is held each Thursday from 3-6 p.m., weather permitting, at the Pavilion located on
Lee County Sheriff’s Office awarded K-9 protective vest

The vest was donated by Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a nonprofit that provides bullet- and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs in law enforcement and related agencies across the U.S.
Sterling sports bar swings big with hi-tech golf, food and the Bears; also plans to create outdoor auditorium

A sleek space filled with the sounds of laughter, clinking glasses and the solid thwack of a perfect swing is quietly transforming a stretch of Sterling’s Galt Road into a popular social destination.
Newman grad Brendan Tunink is No. 20 in Dodgers’ MLB prospect rankings

Just 39 games into his minor league baseball career, Newman graduate Brendan Tunink is currently the 20th-ranked prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Newman grad Brendan Tunink is No. 20 in Dodgers’ MLB prospect rankings

Just 39 games into his minor league baseball career, Newman graduate Brendan Tunink is currently the 20th-ranked prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.