The Dog Park Committee, which will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, was formed after some residents voiced concerns about part of the dog park being repurposed for the massive Thomas Park improvement project.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

OPINION: In late 2025, Amazon agreed to pay $1.5 billion to Amazon subscribers in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

Malcolm X used big runs before and after halftime to pull away from Sauk Valley for a 63-42 win Monday in their Arrowhead Conference game in Dixon.

Malcolm X used big runs before and after halftime to pull away from Sauk Valley for a 63-42 win Monday in their Arrowhead Conference game in Dixon.

Top-seeded Newman opened the Class 1A postseason with a 73-38 win over AFC. Eastland won, Forreston beat Milledgeville 61-44, Fulton beat Bureau Valley 61-56 and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Top-seeded Newman opened the Class 1A postseason with a 73-38 win over AFC. Eastland won, Forreston beat Milledgeville 61-44, Fulton beat Bureau Valley 61-56 and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

All are welcome to these five lunches, hosted at noon Wednesdays from Feb. 25 to March 25. Each lunch will begin with a short worship service followed by a light lunch.

As winter fades, Sterling residents can look forward to the seasonal transition happening across local parks and recreation areas. Park district staff are preparing facilities and green spaces for increased activity as warmer weather approaches.

The free program will take place in the Community Room at Odell Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.