Sterling man, shocked with Taser during Whiteside County Jail scuffle, pleads not guilty to assaulting jailer
A Sterling man being held in the Whiteside County Jail on a 2022 arson and home invasion case now faces additional charges that accuse him of assaulting a jailer.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Discover Dixon’s Jennifer Lang
The December 1 edition of Talk Line welcomed Discover Dixon Events Director Jennifer Lang for a holiday-focused conversation
Fish tales from Fulton
Fishing is in Mike Schafer’s blood. The second-generation Fulton business owner has grown his fishery into a worldwide market with most of its catch coming from the mighty river he grew up near.
Photos: Erie-Prophetstown takes on Rock Falls in boys basketball
EP defeated Rock Falls 57-53 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in the final game of the Turkey Shoot Out in Prophetstown. Photos by Jessie Ottens
Dixon is looking for younger players to step up this season
The loss of back-to-back impactful senior classes the last two seasons means the Dixon Dukes are looking for a lot of new players to step up this season.
Dixon Knights of Columbus donates to 3 Sauk Valley-area charities
Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 donated a total of $2,300 to three local groups Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
Dixon is looking for younger players to step up this season
The loss of back-to-back impactful senior classes the last two seasons means the Dixon Dukes are looking for a lot of new players to step up this season.
Sauk Valley Community College’s 1st Impact Program students arrive, organizations note more volunteer help
Four years after Sauk Valley Community College launched its earned-tuition program, the community is noticing its impact on volunteerism.
Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley & more featured on lineup of Extra Innings Festival 2026
Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley and HARDY are among the lineup for the Extra Innings Festival 2026. The two-day musical event, coinciding with Major League Baseball’s spring training, returns to Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, Arizona
Garth Brooks to headline two nights at Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2026
After it was confirmed that Garth Brooks will kick off Summerfest 2026 with a headlining set, organizers have added a second show due to popular demand. The country superstar will now play two kick-off concerts on June 16-17,