The National Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed an EF-1 tornado caused damage in Sterling during storms that rolled through northern Illinois on April 2. It is the fourth tornado confirmed in connection with storms in Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties that evening

Working as a home health care aide at night, Michelle Wiemken for years had a picture in her mind. It was her own bakery, shelves lined with breads, cookies, cakes, pies and the other sweet treats she loved to bake.

An informational meeting, “Property Tax 101”, will be offered April 14 to show Whiteside County residents how the Illinois tax cycle works from start to finish.

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

Amboy baseball beat Milledgeville 3-1, Dixon fell 10-9 in eight innings, Sterling softball fell 15-10, Oregon girls soccer won and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Alcohol-related problems are among the most significant public health issues in the country.

A Rockford man faces a multitude of charges after Byron police say he fled in his vehicle after being pulled over Saturday for suspected reckless driving, jumped into the Rock River and tried to swim to an island to avoid arrest.

The grant program is designed to support and elevate small, women-owned businesses across the Sauk Valley by providing resources, visibility and meaningful connections.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” enforcement campaign.

Guest speaker will be Eileen Detra, who teaches fitness classes, Silver Fit and Sit to be Fit, at Prophetstown Park District.