Clear 7°. Wind: N 0 mph.
Trending: Film producers lobby Congress against Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery acquisition, Variety reports
HomeNewsLocalSauk Valley ( Page 54)

Sauk Valley

Subscribe to the Sauk Valley News Feed.
SHARE NOW
by

Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Help Farmers Manage Deer Population and Protect Crops

Illinois lawmakers are taking action to help farmers combat rising deer populations that threaten crops across the state. Senate Bill 710, co-sponsored by Senator Sue Rezin, passed the Senate unanimously this week. The bill seeks to reduce crop damage by making it easier for ...
by

Illinois Updates Fish Consumption Advisories to Enhance Public Health Safety

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued updates to its sport fish consumption advisories. Five new bodies of water are now included, while six existing advisories have been revised, focusing mainly on exposure to mercury and PFAS chemicals. Health officials note that four ...
by

Peoria Student Wins National Art Competition with Capitol Display

A Peoria Notre Dame High School senior is in the national spotlight as Sara Jorgensen has been named the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District. Her artwork, titled “Humility & Acceptance,” will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for ...
by

IDOT Announces Temporary South Bridge Closure Between Fulton and Clinton

The Iowa Department of Transportation has advised that a pavement replacement project on the U.S. 30 (South) bridge over the Mississippi River between Clinton, Iowa and Fulton, Illinois will require closing the roadway to traffic starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 ...
by

DUI Suspected in Multi Vehicle Accident in Rural Dixon

A serious crash involving three vehicles took place Sunday evening near IL Route 2 and Plock Road in rural Dixon. Authorities say Sandra L. Seeley, 52, of Dixon, was heading east at high speed when her GMC Acadia rear-ended a Ford Fusion driven by ...
by

Senator Chesney Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program

To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is inviting children in his district to participate in his 2025 Summer Reading Program.“Reading over the summer isn’t just about keeping kids busy, it’s about giving them a ...
https://www.menards.com/main/home.html
by

Booker Seeking to Be Re-elected as Sheriff

Sheriff John F. Booker has officially announced his campaign for re-election in Whiteside County, aiming for a third term in office. With 34 years of law enforcement experience, Booker highlights his longstanding dedication to public safety and the people of the county. He expressed ...
by

Bipartisan Bills Aim to Boost Rural Broadband Access in Illinois

Congressman Eric Sorensen of Illinois has reintroduced two bipartisan bills aimed at expanding high-speed internet access for rural communities. The Rural Broadband Assistance Act is designed to help small towns, local governments, and rural businesses more easily apply for broadband funding by providing expert ...
by

Rock River Jazz Band 2025 Concert Series

We are a 15-16 piece jazz band that can play a variety of styles. We are a not-for-profit organization who's mission is to perform Big Band, Swing & Jazz Music live and FREE to the public. We accept donations to keep these concerts going ...
by

New Inmate Mail Procedure Initiated at The Whiteside County Jail

Effective May 1st, 2025, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office has implemented a new inmate mail processing procedure aimed at improving the safety of both jail staff and inmates while streamlining the delivery of mail. To reduce the risk of contraband entering the facility and to ensure ...
by

May’s Job Search Workshop Will Be Held on May 13th

The Sterling Public Library will be hosting a job search workshop Tuesday, May 13th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. Representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be on hand to share ...
by

Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column: When is Enough, Enough?

When it comes to Illinois Democrats’ insatiable appetite for spending, I must wonder: When is enough, enough?Each year in Springfield, we see the same troubling pattern: more spending, more government expansion, and more tax hikes. It’s a cycle that continues to punish working families ...
First Previous505152535455565758Next Last