Grassroots Group Called Together for Taft Seeking to Re-Imagine the Closed Loredo Taft Field Campus
Overlooking the Rock River in Oregon has stood the Loredo Taft Field Campus. Norther Illinois University who ran the campus announced in 2024 they would be closing the campus. Julie Bassett said she was standing in the
Whiteside County Sheriff Says Three Persons in Custody Following a Home Invasion with Shots Fired
On Saturday, June 29, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in rural Rock Falls in response to a reported disturbance. While on route, deputies received information that several armed subjects wearing face coverings had
OSF HealthCare Sponsoring a Family Fun Night Friday Evening
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is sponsoring the upcoming Petunia Festival Family Fun Night, a celebration of community, patriotism and summer fun, on Friday, July 4 from 5-7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot
Driver Cited Following a Single Vehicle Crash
On Saturday evening, June 28, Ogle County Deputies responded to the 7,000 block of N. Perryville Rd for a single vehicle accident. After investigation, 85-year-old Morris A. Dunk of Rockford was arrested for driving with no valid
3 Rock Falls men charged with firing guns at party, ‘endangering numerous lives’: Whiteside County sheriff
Three Rock Falls men were in police custody Wednesday, July 2, accused of entering a garage in rural Rock Falls during a party over the weekend, assaulting a man, firing multiple gunshots at the residence and fleeing.
Photos: Road buckles again on state highway in Ogle County
For the second time in 24 hours, a pavement blowout caused a portion of Route 2 to be closed Wednesday evening, July 2, 2025, between Oregon and Byron.
Schneiderbauer named Sauk Valley Bank’s Sterling market president
Bailey Schneiderbauer will oversee market operations, community partnerships and customer service initiatives for the Sterling area, according to a news release.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long on local parks and splash pads
The TALK-LINE interview for July 1 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long.
Rock Falls woman pleads guilty to mob action, battery in Sterling home invasion case
Jaysiah A. Segobiano, 24, pleaded guilty June 26 to one count each of mob action and battery in connection with the events that unfolded Dec. 8 in the 1000 block of Avenue K in Sterling. She is
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Andy McFarlane and Deb Trancoso
The TALK-LINE interview for July 2 featured Dixon Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer Andy McFarlane and Dixon Petunia Festival Reagan Run board member Deb Trancoso previewing the 25th annual Ronald Reagan 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 5.