Kiera Karlson finished out their playlist, Ellie McLaughlin talked about change and Jadyn Whelchel gave a familiar farewell as the Amboy High School Class of 2026 graduated Sunday.

The Dixon Police Department began a criminal investigation earlier this month, according to a news release issued Tuesday.

This entire quiche has under 600 calories; less than a third of the calories in a normal quiche recipe.

Rock Falls senior Kayla Hackbarth is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She had a season-best discus throw at the state track and field meet, where she took 13th. Here is a Q&A with her.

The First National Bank in Amboy congratulates Ellie McLaughlin for being selected “2026 Student of the Year” at Honors Night held at Amboy High School on May 21. The First National Bank in Amboy is the sponsor of this $5,000 scholarship award.

Morrison's Noah Robbins and Gage Wilson each had three RBIs in a 10-0 win over Stark County to open the baseball postseason. Bureau Valley and West Carroll also advanced to the regional semifinals in Monday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

The 10-week program will run through Aug. 5, with meal distribution taking place each Wednesday. Each child will receive three free grab-and-go meals per week to help provide food access during the summer months.

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.

Dixon held its annual Memorial Day parade and observation Monday with a parade through the downtown and a ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery.

The donation will be used for a veterans memorial at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Park.