Morrison won its first wrestling regional title in school history as five wrestlers won their weight classes. Newman, E-P, Rock Falls and Fulton also had wrestlers advance to the sectional.

Alcohol won't be served on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds when the 2026 Stephenson County Fair kicks off July 21 in Freeport, the fair board has announced.

PFLAG Sauk Valley president: Ending conversion therapy begins by recognizing that coercion has no place in care, faith, or family – and that compassion and affirmation are the only paths that protect life and dignity.

Oregon boys and girls basketball earn Big Northern Conference wins. Plus more area scores in Friday's Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup

Sterling's Vivianna Torres won her weight class at the Western Big 6 Conference meet. Fulton boys basketball beat Morrison, Oregon boys and girls beat Genoa-Kingston and more in Friday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has announced the receipt of a three-year gift of $5,000 from the Morrison Area Community Foundation toward the Mustang Impact Challenge.

Sterling was unable to answer Quincy's full-court press in the fourth quarter as the Blue Devils rallied for a 59-52 overtime win. Quincy's 6-foot-7 freshman Brennan Lepper forced OT with a banked in 3-pointer.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its awards, celebrating individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership, and service to the community throughout 2025.

A Lee County judge ruled Thursday that a Dixon man accused of multiple counts of stalking spend 48 hours in jail after violating the conditions of his release.

Sterling senior Macie Lofgren wasn't sure she would play again this season after an early knee injury. Cleared to play this week, Lofgren hit her first 3-pointer of the season and scored seven points in a 50-25 win over Alleman Thursday night.