Prosecutors allege the offenses occurred between January and April 2023. The predatory criminal sexual assault charges are Class X felonies that carry possible prison sentences of up to 60 years.

The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural FPD and Advance EMS were dispatched Friday, May 16, 2025, to 1622 W. Ninth St. for a reported garage fire.

Friends and family cheered their graduating loved ones Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Rock Falls High School’s 146th commencement ceremony.

Blackhawk Steak Pit in Oregon has become a destination for travelers and locals to enjoy dinner in the relaxed surroundings of a supper club atmosphere.

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The Sterling Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Roscoe Eades Field in Sterling.

Playing his first season of varsity baseball, Dixon's Jake Zepezauer is second on the team in batting average, hits and stolen bases as a sophomore. He is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week.

Morrison softball pitched two shutouts, Dixon baseball fell short against Rochelle and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

As part of a school science project, Lincoln’s fifth-grade students designed and built egg drop devices to simulate a Mars space landing mission.

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Morrison's Bella Duncan shut out the Oregon Hawks 5-0 on Saturday, May 17, 2025, striking out 11 and hitting a double and a home run.