To get more information about the important part that “smithing” played in the Sauk Valley area, come to the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. Monday, May 25, to hear Greg Dutchoff, a local blacksmith, speak.

A total of 1,076 American flags were placed Saturday at veterans’ gravesites in Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery.

Rock Falls softball player Madi Eikenberry missed her freshman year while battling Ewing sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. Now one year cancer free, she has been the Rockets' top hitter. 'I’m so grateful for every day that I get to be alive.'

Family, friends, and loved ones packed the gym Sunday at Rock Falls High School to celebrate the school’s 147th annual commencement.

The Reagan Run is more than miles and medals – it’s about community, growth, resilience, and discovering the strength that’s been inside you all along.

The Whiteside Area Career Center’s Health Occupations students have earned a 100% pass rate on the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, according to a news release.

John Foxley was honored with the silver axe and celebration Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Grand Detour station.

Sauk Valley Community College held its 2026 commencement Friday on the school campus in Dixon.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties' property transfers for May 4-8, 2026.

Sterling's Aron Rivera was named co-MVP after a No. 1 singles title at the Western Big 6 Conference tennis meet. Dixon baseball beat Rochelle twice, Morrison softball beat Oregon 3-2, Newman won 15-5 and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.