Duo charged near Rock Falls with possessing, trafficking 795 grams of meth, bringing drug across state lines
According to court records, the two were charged after they were pulled over during an Aug. 3 traffic stop near Lincoln Road and Rock Falls Road near Rock Falls
Photos: Newman football takes the practice field
The Newman Comets take the practice field Tuesday, August 12, 2025, ahead of the 2025 season.
Photos: Newman football takes the practice field
The Newman Comets take the practice field Tuesday, August 12, 2025, ahead of the 2025 season.
Photos: Rock Falls football gears up for the 2025 season
The Rock Falls Rockets hit the field for the first week of football practice Tuesday, August 13, 2025. The Rockets open at home against Byron August 29.
Photos: Rock Falls football gears up for the 2025 season
The Rock Falls Rockets hit the field for the first week of football practice Tuesday, August 13, 2025. The Rockets open at home against Byron August 29.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lee County Extension’s Katie Baker
The TALK-LINE interview for Aug. 12 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Katie Baker.
Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones to perform in Mt. Morris on Aug. 23
Encore! Mt. Morris has announced the return of Chicago entertainers Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones to the band shell from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, to close Straw Fest Day festivities.
5 Things to Do: Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival, pop-up market this weekend
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest happens in Rochelle Aug. 15-17.
2025 season preview: Scouting the Big Northern Conference
We take a look at the top players in the Big Northern Conference, a team-by-team breakdown, key games and predict the order of finish.
Post-pandemic rebound boosting Sauk Valley Community College’s student enrollment: school officials
Vice President of Academics and Student Services Jon Mandrell said the number of students has been climbing for the past three years – from 1,507 two years ago, to 1,586 last year, and now 1,686 this fall.