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2027–2030 Strategic Plan for SVCC Gets Underway

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) is developing its 2027–2030 Strategic Plan to set goals that support our mission, vision, and values. As we improve our campus and services, we are committed to staying responsive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of the Sauk Valley ...
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Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Training Together Gets Closer

The Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments have been awarded an $825,000 federal grant to construct a regional fire training tower. This initiative comes in response to the tragic 2021 line-of-duty death of Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos. The planned facility will provide realistic, scenario-based ...
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Agricultural Safety Thru The Illinois Extension Office

The Illinois Extension office, serving Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties, is spotlighting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week starting March 30th. Organizers aim to raise awareness about the dangers of working in and around grain bins, urging farm workers and rural communities to prioritize ...
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Fire Department Tackle Structure Fire in Dixon

A large structure fire erupted early Monday morning at 2:21 AM on the 1100 block of West First Street. Crews from Dixon City and Dixon Rural fire departments responded swiftly, with assistance from seven neighboring departments, including Sterling, Rock Falls, and Polo. According to ...
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Touch A Truck is Recognized as “The Big One”

Rock Falls is making national headlines as its "Touch-A-Truck" event claims the title of the largest in the United States. Organizers confirmed yesterday that after featuring over 170 vehicles in 2025, the event will expand to a larger downtown location next year. Scheduled for ...
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Street Fest 2026

Excitement is building as Sterling gears up for its first-ever Sterling Street Fest this July. City council members have made recent updates to local ordinances, paving the way for more beverage choices within the festival’s designated “blue cup” permit zone. For the first time, ...
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Suspect Arrested After Arson Sparks Massive Fire at Green River Wildlife Area

A major grass fire in the Green River State Wildlife Management Area was intentionally set around 11:11 AM. Lee County authorities took 21-year-old Trent W. Schafer of Kasbeer, a volunteer firefighter, into custody after witnesses detained him at the scene. Witnesses observed Schafer exiting ...
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Woodlawn Receives Grant from Do It Best Foundation

 Woodlawn Arts Academy has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Do It Best Foundation to support the Academy’s four 2026 theater productions. The grant will help cover the cost of the rights, costuming and sets for the shows. “This grant helps us keep from raising tuition fees, allowing more students to experience ...
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Dogwood Improvements Planned

Dog owners at Dogwood in Thomas Park are taking initiative, forming a committee dedicated to improving the popular dog park. Members have met with the Sterling Park District to explore upgrades including clearer signage, additional seating, and more shade trees. Alongside comfort enhancements, the ...
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The Whiteside Forum Scheduled for March 22nd

The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of "This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie," on Sunday March 22nd, at 2:00pm in Morrison. Clark "Bucky" Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer and songwriter who ...
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Arson Suspect Detained in Connection to Friday Fires

A 21-year-old man faces arson charges after authorities say he set a fire at the Green River State Wildlife Management Area, torching 700 acres of grassland. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters battled the rapidly spreading blaze for hours, with assistance from ...
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Project NOW Secures 1.85 Million to Expand Head Start Programs in Quad Cities

A major boost is coming to early childhood education in the Quad Cities, as Project NOW, Inc. secures nearly $1.85 million in federal funding for Head Start programs. Congressman Eric Sorensen highlighted the investment’s impact, emphasizing that early learning opportunities like Head Start give ...
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