Myles Newberry, the director of the Twin Cities Homeless Shelter, has seen the suggestions on social media from well-meaning residents proposing that empty nursing homes, rehab facilities and even storefronts be opened for temporary housing.

A Morrison man has pleaded not guilty to theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, and several battery charges

Poopy’s, billed as “the largest biker bar in Illinois,” is for sale.  The biker bar, restaurant and event venue in Savanna made the announcement Tuesday, Jan. 13, via its Facebook page.

Lilyana Herrera, a senior, is Dixon High School’s student of the month for January. She plans to study social work at Sauk Valley Community College and transfer to a university to further her degree.

Peyton Payne, a senior, has been named Amboy High School’s student of the month for January.

Faith Christian's Carson Bivins scored 26 points and eclipsed 1,000 career points in a win. Fulton girls basketball beat Polo, Sterling boys bowling beat E-P and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Faith Christian's Carson Bivins scored 26 points and eclipsed 1,000 career points in a win. Fulton girls basketball beat Polo, Sterling boys bowling beat E-P and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Dixon boys wrestling team looks to finish the season strong after sweeping its home triangular against Sterling and Freeport on Tuesday night.

Rock Falls High School's annual College and Career Fair is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 12 in the high school's Tabor Gymnasium.

SVM photographer Alex T. Paschal takes a closer look at a first-day-of-school photo: "As I once again study the picture, the more I like it. The little “rock-and-roller” stumping for dad’s camera, his young sis looking like she has once again had it with big bro’s antics."