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Daily, local and breaking news for Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls, Illinois - SaukValley.com

Wall-to-wall volunteers help care for their community in Dixon

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Wall-to-wall volunteers help care for their community in Dixon
Local volunteers helped an annual community service initiative reach a milestone over the weekend. They were among the more than 100,000 nationwide who donated their time and talents – and no small amount of elbow grease – to show how much they care …
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Kids were wild about the West at Sauk

Kids were wild about the West at Sauk

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At the intersection of Illinois and the world

At the intersection of Illinois and the world

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Police reports for Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22, 2018

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ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL – Cash flow: Rivers helped feed state's economic growth

ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL – Cash flow: Rivers helped feed state's economic growth

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Sterling High School February Student of the Month: Kolten Conklen

Sterling High School February Student of the Month: Kolten Conklen

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Sterling High School February Student of the Month: Abby Jo Nitz

Sterling High School February Student of the Month: Abby Jo Nitz

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Games not up to scratch: Illinois sells lottery tickets even after top prizes have been won

Games not up to scratch: Illinois sells lottery tickets even after top prizes have been won

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At the intersection of Illinois and the world

At the intersection of Illinois and the world

One of the region's economic development directors is becoming a permanent fixture on Gov. Bruce Rauner's international business trips.
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  • Sterling High School February Student of the Month: Kolten Conklen
  • Sterling High School February Student of the Month: Abby Jo Nitz
  • Bouquets of Hope will help raise funds for hospice
  • Lee and Whiteside County property transfers: April 21, 2018

Local Sports

Warriors & Rockets split a pair of 1-run games

Warriors & Rockets split a pair of 1-run games

ROCK FALLS – Versatility in baseball is more of a necessity than a luxury at the high school level. Grant Wasson was gritty on the mound an…
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  • Top-ranked Sterling takes down Wisconsin’s No. 1 team
  • Softball: Oregon falls in five innings to Forreston in non-conference matchup
  • Locals run well in Palatine
  • Comets split with Somonauk

Obituaries

Daniel J. Henson

Daniel J. Henson

STERLING – Daniel J. Henson, 71, of Sterling, died Friday April 20, 2018, at his home, following an illness.
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  • Corinne V. Scudder
  • Gerald W. Kaufman
  • June L. Andrew

Police Beat

Police reports for Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22, 2018

Police reports for Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22, 2018

STERLING POLICE Stephanie L. Schroeder, 45, of Kewanee; 8:42 a.m. Friday at the First Avenue bridge…
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  • Police reports for Friday, April 20, 2018
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  • Police reports for Wednesday, April 18, 2018
  • Dixon man sentenced in sex assault case

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 23, 2018 – Nate Beeler & Dave Granlund

Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 23, 2018 – Nate Beeler & Dave Granlund

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  • In era of ‘fake news,’ these journalists have real impact
  • To elites, downstate isn’t on their radar
  • DCFS workers should receive better protection
  • Take time to find the right parks director

Entertainment

Tina Fey will host season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Tina Fey will host season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Tina Fey will return to “Saturday Night Live” as host next month for the show’s season 43 finale.Fey…
April 19, 2018
  • Kanye West announces release date for eighth album — plus a collaboration with Kid Cudi
  • ‘A Quiet Place’ could retake top box office spot during pre-'Avengers’ weekend
  • VMAs coming home to New York City
  • SVCCA unveils its upcoming season

Local Business

Clinton group dips its toe into downtown development

CLINTON — Tucked deep into Clinton’s downtown, the building at 130 Fifth Ave. South doesn’t shoot up…
April 20, 2018
  • Brandywine and dine: Iconic banquet facility under new ownership
  • VeriFacts projects workforce could double in 2 years
  • A recipe for success – Sterling business owner has the ingredients for healthier living: food, fitness and you
  • Sauk Valley Cleaners is on the move

Community

Support groups, clubs, and services

TuesdayChildhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning servic…
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  • Amboy High School March Student of the Month: Rayven Wheling
  • Women’s club to have plant sale
  • Health fair, walk planned in Morrison
  • Military news for Saturday, April 21, 2018

Lifestyle

Plans to live together fall apart as boyfriend backs out

Plans to live together fall apart as boyfriend backs out

Dear Abby,My boyfriend, “Chris,” and I were planning on moving in together. We went apartment huntin…
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  • Family judges boyfriend on looks alone
  • Age a barrier to daughter joining mom’s social club
  • Dear Abby: Brother's fiancee unaware of his hidden opiate addiction
  • Marijuana-based drug gets positive review

State

Suspect in Waffle House shooting originally from Illinois

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A nearly naked gunman wearing only a green jacket and brandishing an assault…
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  • Games not up to scratch: Illinois sells lottery tickets even after top prizes have been won
  • Gun licensing proponents ‘making progress’ on override
  • Status of anti-harassment panel precludes Bustos
  • Lawsuit challenges ban of guns in home day cares

Nation & World

Suspect in Waffle House shooting originally from Illinois

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A nearly naked gunman wearing only a green jacket and brandishing an assault…
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  • Lawmakers can agree on something: Babies are OK
  • The people have spoken: Heinz will bring 'mayochup' condiment to U.S. stores
  • Former first lady Barbara Bush dies
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Letters to the Editor

  • DCFS workers should receive better protection
  • Take time to find the right parks director
  • Salutes youths who protest for safer schools
  • Open hearts to humans, strays in need of help
  • Disappointed by lawmaker's voting record
  • Time to pass Equal Rights Amendment
  • Elect someone who represents region's needs
  • Disagrees with student walkout to protest guns
  • oice to support victims of sexual assault
  • Salutes sheriff for 29 years of service to county
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