5 Things to Do: Country star Ray Scott in concert, United We Bingo fundraiser and more this weekend
Sterling Dog Park Committee asking residents for input on improving park
The Dog Park Committee, which will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, was formed after some residents voiced concerns about part of the dog park being repurposed for the massive Thomas Park improvement project.
5 Things to Do: Country star Ray Scott in concert, United We Bingo fundraiser and more this weekend

Country music star Ray Scott will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre Saturday, Feb. 28.
Sterling Dog Park Committee asking residents for input on improving park
Residents who use the dog park at Thomas Park in Sterling are asked to attend a meeting Wednesday night as park district officials work to give a voice to those who use it. The meeting will begin
Bureau County boys basketball top 25 all-time scoring leaders
Bureau County girls basketball top 25 all-time scoring leaders
BCR boys basketball standings
Photos: Newman defeats Galena to advance to Class 1A sectional final

Newman defeated Galena Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, by a score of 42-32 to advance to the Eastland Class 1A sectional final. Newman will face Wethersfield for the sectional title.
Firefighters battle hay bale fire between Oregon and Polo

Firefighters from 13 departments battled a hay bale fire at a farm in the 6000 block of West Pines Road, between Oregon and Polo, Monday afternoon.
Firefighters battle hay bale fire between Oregon and Polo