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Dixon Considering Funding for The Historic Theatre

The Dixon City Council has  addressed next year’s municipal budget, drawing particular attention to a $200,000 funding request from The Dixon: Historic Theatre. While council members have inserted a provisional line for the theatre in the proposed budget, a final decision is on hold. Councilors ...
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Severe Weather Follow-up

Cleanup continues across Lee and Ogle Counties after severe storms struck on April 2nd. The National Weather Service has confirmed several tornadoes touched down in the region. Sterling was hit hardest by large hail, measuring up to 1.5 inches in diameter, accompanied by intense ...
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SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee Awards Small Business Grant

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Upcycle Junkie as the recipient of the first Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Women-Owned Business Grant. This program is designed to support and elevate small, women-owned, businesses across the Sauk Valley by providing resources, ...
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Sterling Police Seek Public Help in Locating Suspect

The Sterling Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for theft. According to police, 37-year-old Shawna Saenz is a suspect in a larceny theft case, and is wanted on a Whiteside County arrest warrant. The charge stems from an ...
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Emma Hubbs Tennis Club Hosts Cookout Fundraiser

The Emma Hubbs Tennis Club will host a cookout fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at County Market, 1380 N Galena Ave, Dixon. The event will support the club’s ongoing mission to promote tennis, provide scholarship opportunities, and enhance ...
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National Library Week at Odell Morrison

Whether it's cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Odell Public Library. National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring ...
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McCombie Responds to Governor’s Property Tax Comments

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) was part of a House Republican press conference Wednesday morning concerning the governor's recent comments on property taxes. McCombie pointed out while Illinois residents pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation, Governor Pritzker continues to pass the ...
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Professional Women’s Network Committee Hosts Real Colors Personality

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network (PWN) will host a Real Colors workshop presented by Karla Belzer on April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Arts Academy. Join PWN for an engaging, hands-on workshop that uses the Real ...
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First Student Running on Agreement

A tentative agreement has been reached between First Student school bus drivers and the company, bringing relief to families in the Sterling and Rock Falls districts. The union and company negotiations had intensified, with a strike planned for this week that threatened to disrupt ...
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Put The Phone Away or Pay

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to step up enforcement efforts throughout April. Motorists can expect increased patrols looking ...
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Human Trafficking Awareness Training Empowers Educators to Protect At-Risk Youth on April 21, 2026

The number of identified child victims of human trafficking worldwide has surged by 31% between 2019 and 2022, highlighting a growing crisis. In response, the Center for Prevention of Abuse is offering a specialized training session called Human Trafficking 101: An Introductory Training for ...
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4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course at SVCC

Students interested in a future in food service can take a big step forward this spring. The University of Illinois Extension is offering the 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, designed for teens ages 14 to 18. Sessions take place April 14th and 15th, from ...
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