Dixon American Legion serving roast beef dinner Jan. 9

The Dixon American Legion will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert on Friday, Jan. 9.
Northwest Illinois Economic Development announces new Genz Fund Award for Dittmar Farms and Orchard

Northwest Illinois Economic Development, along with UMB Bank, has announced the presentation of the 11th Genz Small Business Development Fund Award to Dittmar Farms and Orchard of rural Elizabeth.
Photos: Bears fall to Lions 19-16 in final regular season game

The Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 19-16 in the regular season finale Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Photos: Bears fall to Lions 19-16 in final regular season game

The Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 19-16 in the regular season finale Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Who’d Like to Win Tickets to see Jason Aldean?

How would you like to win a pair of tickets to see Jason Aldean at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria on Saturday, January 22nd? It’s Jason Aldean, Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner and Jay Dee Silver. This
Learn how to improve online health literacy at Morrison library Feb. 10

Odell Public Library in Morrison will host “Improving Online Health Literacy”, a free, in-person program aimed to increase online health literacy for all ages.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Sterling’s Jossy James

Sterling’s Jossy James eclipsed 1,000 career points and helped lead the Golden Warriors to the Dixon Christmas Classic title. She is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Sterling’s Jossy James

Sterling’s Jossy James eclipsed 1,000 career points and helped lead the Golden Warriors to the Dixon Christmas Classic title. She is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout.
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Dec. 28-Jan. 3

Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Dec. 28-Jan. 3 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Lee County Farmers and the “Great Institute”: 175 Years of January 4 History

To mark our 175th anniversary at Shaw Media, we looked back at how January 4 was covered across five different decades