Sauk Valley Views: Photos of the Week for Oct. 17-23, 2025

Here’s a look at news and sports happenings in the Sauk Valley for the week of Oct. 17-23, 2025.
Lee County Board OKs new open-burning rules

The Lee County Board on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, approved an ordinance regulating open burning in the county’s unincorporated areas.
Mississippi River bridges historical program is Oct. 26 in Fulton

The history of six Mississippi River bridges will be featured in a program Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Fulton (Martin House) Museum in Fulton. The program begins at 2 p.m.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember to get mammogram: OSF St. Katharine

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is reminding women that early detection is key to saving lives.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember to get mammogram: OSF St. Katharine

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is reminding women that early detection is key to saving lives.
Second annual fall Arts & Crafts show continues Oct. 25 in East Moline

The second annual fall Arts & Crafts Show continues Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway in East Moline.
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties’ property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025

Here’s a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties’ property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.
Sterling beats Rock Island 42-14: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup

Sterling got a fifth win after beating Rock Island 42-14. EPC got its fifth win, Rock Falls fell just short to Rockford Lutheran and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup.
Sterling beats Rock Island 42-14: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup

Sterling got a fifth win after beating Rock Island 42-14. EPC got its fifth win, Rock Falls fell just short to Rockford Lutheran and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup.