Riverdale Middle School in Port Byron announces student achievements in the third quarter for straight As, high honor roll and perfect attendance.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026.

Dixon boys track and field won Oregon's Gebhardt-Worley Invitational with 207 points. Dixon softball won twice, Fulton won the Pearl City tournament, Sterling baseball split with Belvidere North and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Research!America, a nonprofit alliance that advocates for science, discovery and innovation to achieve better health for all, is pleased to announce its selection of Russ Paulsen as its next president and chief executive officer, effective May 4.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, recently welcomed students from across the 37th District to Springfield for his Youth Advisory Council, giving them a firsthand look at how state government works.

Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2025-2026 fall semester.

Sterling girls track and field won its home invite by two points. Newman's Evan Bushman pitched a complete game in a 4-0 win over Orion, Oregon and E-P softball won, and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

As funding dwindles for nonprofit organizations, how much financial assistance should the Sterling City Council give to groups that help Sterling residents?

Local author John L. Hoh Jr. will present the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s April program “The Man With the Branded Hand.” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12.

Isabella Yanos plans to attend a four-year university to major in nursing.