http://www.saukvalley.comThe latest news from the saukvalley.com websiteen-usAt Weeds, we boast a very diverse assortment of floral and gift items. Choose from our most popular items or describe your ideas to our floral designers and they’ll create a unique basket or arrangement just for you at no extra charge and all products 100 percent guaranteed.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/21/17994306/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/21/17994306/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:48 GMTWASHINGTON – Homeowners who made energy-saving improvements this fall can apply for two expanded home energy tax credits, according to the Internal Revenue Service.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/04/r_yhwgo9issj2gqmqee6ensa/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/04/r_yhwgo9issj2gqmqee6ensa/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:04:00 GMTROCK FALLS – The resignation of Terry Shouse from the Rock Falls Chamber Board of Directors has resulted in changes to the board’s executive committee.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/21/67036120/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/21/67036120/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:03:41 GMTSTERLING – YWCA of the Sauk Valley has been chosen to receive a $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay Foundation as part of the organization’s annual $3 million national domestic violence grant program. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/11/r_4ltvpy8tpsglexbd_x5rq/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/11/r_4ltvpy8tpsglexbd_x5rq/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:02:00 GMTSTERLING – Patty Martinez-Cox of Century 21 Results attended the Illinois Association of Realtors 93rd annual convention Sept. 16-18 in Lombard. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_9nte2ctutcachl2nl2s9tq/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_9nte2ctutcachl2nl2s9tq/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMTCHADWICK – Laurie Allspaugh of Chadwick, and Jackie Cano of Sterling, received top honors in lia sophia’s Excellent Beginnings Program. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_pwar2fsxr02slmtvvkmdmq/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/13/r_pwar2fsxr02slmtvvkmdmq/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMTSTERLING – Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA Youth Soccer has received more than $934 in money and equipment from Blain’s Farm & Fleet and Uniroyal Tire.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/16/r_zxirgcks3mkht5ekjvgmg/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/16/r_zxirgcks3mkht5ekjvgmg/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTFraudulent checks are being sent to Kroger customers claiming they are winners of a “Shoppers Lottery.” There is no such lottery, Kroger said in a news release Thursday.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/20/85567848/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/20/85567848/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:30 GMTSTERLING – Sterling’s only retail bookstore is being “right-sized” out of business.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/19/27290705/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/19/27290705/index.xmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:02:59 GMTWhat we offer: Goodwill sells gently used products as well as new items such as overstocks and closeouts from some of the best known stores in the state.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/14/96057707/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/14/96057707/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:39:51 GMTSTERLING – 4-C Community Coordinated Child Care will offer two seminars in November for child care center staff and family child care providers.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/06/r_ojepvzv_qiaf5dmawv8smw/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/06/r_ojepvzv_qiaf5dmawv8smw/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMTSTERLING – Sears stores are accepting food and household items through Dec. 31 to help area food pantries and other organizations throughthe Hometown Stores’ fourth annual food drive.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_4cmmpj3vsmgekvl0uny0ra/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_4cmmpj3vsmgekvl0uny0ra/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMTSTERLING – Kristie Geil, RN, MSN, CPHQ, has been named vice president of patient services for CGH Medical Center. She will be responsible for the management, planning, organization, and direction of the overall functions and activities of patient care services. She replaces Sandy Fitzmaurice, who retired on Oct. 30.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_wf6ancewtaqy9hlkzho8sq/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_wf6ancewtaqy9hlkzho8sq/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:32:00 GMTROCK FALLS – The resignation of Terry Shouse from the Rock Falls Chamber Board of Directors has resulted in changes to the board’s executive committee and the appointment of one person to the board of directors. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_khbhuu63sywul2pps1558q/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_khbhuu63sywul2pps1558q/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:29:00 GMTSTERLING – Lindsay Herrera, Ashley Howell, and Deanna Handel of Bella Vista Hair Design, attended the Surface New Beginnings Symposium at the Oak Brook Hills Marriot Resort in Oak Brook, for continuing education. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_9kovvkhkt6qe0g6wcxghw/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_9kovvkhkt6qe0g6wcxghw/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:28:00 GMTTOPEKA, Kan. – Bonnell Industries Inc., Dixon, has passed the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers’ safety compliance consultation voluntary compliance program. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_s4210fwssnovti1ch8fda/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/10/r_s4210fwssnovti1ch8fda/index.xmlSat, 14 Nov 2009 11:28:00 GMTMENDOTA – Holland & Sons Inc., a full-service John Deere dealership with a site in Dixon, has bought the Murphy & Gustafson Inc. dealership in Freeport.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/11/r_vfvnfjzmsdwetdc7wd4zw/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/11/r_vfvnfjzmsdwetdc7wd4zw/index.xmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMTWhat we offer: The mainly Italian restaurant offers pasta dishes, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, ribs, and fried chicken among other items. Specialties include the Hurricane pizza, a 24-inch pizza that has 42 slices. Free delivery is offered within Rock Falls and Sterling.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/06/75142861/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/11/06/75142861/index.xmlSat, 07 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMTSTERLING – Area RE/MAX real estate agents and their teams in the Sauk Valley ranked among the top 10 RE/MAX agents in commissions in northern Illinois for the first 9 months of 2009.http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_8jr5frtotmemxvhoez_ia/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_8jr5frtotmemxvhoez_ia/index.xmlSat, 07 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMTSTERLING – Amcore Financial Inc. reported a net loss of $156.4 million for the third quarter of 2009, reflecting loan losses and a tax provision. http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_sy7bibfroecnrymwwd8sg/index.xmlhttp://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/10/30/r_sy7bibfroecnrymwwd8sg/index.xmlSat, 07 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMT