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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 15m

Halloween is approaching but what’s really frightening is that most Americans will put on several pounds over the next couple of months; it will add to what they gained last year, and the year before and so on.

Beyond Trim: The trick to treating holiday weight gain is paying attention to food intake

Halloween is approaching but what’s really frightening is that most Americans will put on several pounds over the next couple of months; it will add to what they gained last year, and the year before and so on.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 3h

Polo Historical Society Board Member and Military Liaison Kevin Smoot will host the program “Polo’s Veterans” Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St.

Polo Historical Society’s veterans program is Nov. 5

Polo Historical Society Board Member and Military Liaison Kevin Smoot will host the program “Polo’s Veterans” Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 3h

Rotary's Student of the Month honorees are selected based on the character traits of Rotarians who live their lives based on The Four Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned?

Rock Falls Rotarians celebrate Rock Falls High School students of the month

Rotary's Student of the Month honorees are selected based on the character traits of Rotarians who live their lives based on The Four Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned?

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 4h

Sterling’s Ink and Ivy Tattoo and Piercing will hold its grand opening Nov. 1.

Sterling woman grows her dream, creates Ink and Ivy Tattoo and Piercing

Sterling’s Ink and Ivy Tattoo and Piercing will hold its grand opening Nov. 1.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 4h

There's always the usual suspects in 1A, but some new names look poised to potentially crash that party. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A playoffs.

2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 1A first-round analysis

There's always the usual suspects in 1A, but some new names look poised to potentially crash that party. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A playoffs.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 4h

Several Whiteside County candidates turned in their nomination papers Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, the first day they could file in the run up to the March 17, 2026, primary election.

Whiteside County 2026 primary candidates turn in nomination papers on first day of filing

Several Whiteside County candidates turned in their nomination papers Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, the first day they could file in the run up to the March 17, 2026, primary election.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 13h

The Newman and Oregon volleyball teams each won their postseason openers in Monday's Sauk Valley sports roundup.

Newman, Oregon volleyball win postseason openers: Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup

The Newman and Oregon volleyball teams each won their postseason openers in Monday's Sauk Valley sports roundup.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 16h

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 27 featured Morrison Community Hospital Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department and Diabetes Educator Teresa Stout.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Teresa Stout, Morrison Community Hospital

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 27 featured Morrison Community Hospital Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department and Diabetes Educator Teresa Stout.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 17h

Sterling Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, for a new indoor multipurpose student center designed to expand training and recreation opportunities for Sterling High School students.

Sterling Public Schools holds groundbreaking ceremony for $11M indoor student recreation and training center

Sterling Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, for a new indoor multipurpose student center designed to expand training and recreation opportunities for Sterling High School students.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 22h

Get ready to put on your rhinestones and boots! United Way of Lee County is hosting the Downtown Dolly Stampede on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Join Dixon’s Downtown Dolly Stampede on Nov. 8 to help bring free books to Lee County children

Get ready to put on your rhinestones and boots! United Way of Lee County is hosting the Downtown Dolly Stampede on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 23h

Fulton beat Lena-Winslow to win the championship at the Stillman Valley Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Photos: Fulton wins Stillman Valley Volleyball Tournament

Fulton beat Lena-Winslow to win the championship at the Stillman Valley Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 1d

Rock Falls VFW Post 5418 – Jerry Celletti, also known as The Bunker, has been awarded $957 through the Rock Falls 2025–2026 Façade Improvement Program, provided by Rock Falls Tourism.

Rock Falls VFW Post 5418 - Jerry Celletti is Rock Falls Tourism Façade Grant recipient

Rock Falls VFW Post 5418 – Jerry Celletti, also known as The Bunker, has been awarded $957 through the Rock Falls 2025–2026 Façade Improvement Program, provided by Rock Falls Tourism.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 1d

Sterling Public Schools will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, on a new indoor multipurpose student center designed to expand training and recreation opportunities for Sterling High School students.

Sterling Public Schools to break ground on $11M indoor student recreation and training center

Sterling Public Schools will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, on a new indoor multipurpose student center designed to expand training and recreation opportunities for Sterling High School students.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 1d

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 24 featured YWCA of the Sauk Valley Executive Director Rebecca Munoz-Ripley discussing the necessary services offered through the organization concerning domestic violence situations.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Rebecca Munoz-Ripley of the YWCA

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 24 featured YWCA of the Sauk Valley Executive Director Rebecca Munoz-Ripley discussing the necessary services offered through the organization concerning domestic violence situations.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 1d

After an 18-year delay, the final touch has been added to the Winifred H. Knox library in Franklin Grove.

From the heart: Franklin Grove’s library adorned with statue memorializing namesake, Winifred H. Knox

After an 18-year delay, the final touch has been added to the Winifred H. Knox library in Franklin Grove.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 1d

Vicki Sauter owns Dog Trot Pottery at 308 W. First St. in Dixon. The shop offers unique, handcrafted pottery made by Sauter, including bowls, plates and dishes.

Dixon’s Dog Trot Pottery brings handcrafted ceramics to West First Street

Vicki Sauter owns Dog Trot Pottery at 308 W. First St. in Dixon. The shop offers unique, handcrafted pottery made by Sauter, including bowls, plates and dishes.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 1d

Orders for hams are needed by Sunday, Nov. 3, for delivery on Friday, Nov. 21. Orders for Christmas hams must be in by Monday, Dec. 1, for delivery on Friday, Dec. 19.

Morrison Lions annual holiday ham sale underway

Orders for hams are needed by Sunday, Nov. 3, for delivery on Friday, Nov. 21. Orders for Christmas hams must be in by Monday, Dec. 1, for delivery on Friday, Dec. 19.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

Thomas Gehlbach has enjoyed playing piano for the past 40 years. Gehlbach is going to share that enjoyment by playing in the Phidian Musicale at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. in Dixon. It is free and open to the public.

Dixon High School graduate Gehlbach returning to play Phidian Musicale on Nov. 6 in Dixon

Thomas Gehlbach has enjoyed playing piano for the past 40 years. Gehlbach is going to share that enjoyment by playing in the Phidian Musicale at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. in Dixon. It is free and open to the public.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Whiteside, Lee and Carroll county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Your guide to the March 2026 primary in the Sauk Valley

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Whiteside, Lee and Carroll county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

Dixon boys cross country won the Sterling regional title and Dixon's Daniela Lovett was runner-up in the girls race as area runners advanced to the sectional round. Sterling girls swimming took third at the Big 6 meet and more in Saturday's SVM sports roundup.

Dixon boys cross country wins Sterling regional: Saturday’s Sauk Valley sports roundup

Dixon boys cross country won the Sterling regional title and Dixon's Daniela Lovett was runner-up in the girls race as area runners advanced to the sectional round. Sterling girls swimming took third at the Big 6 meet and more in Saturday's SVM sports roundup.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

Here is a look at the seven IHSA first-round playoff football matchups in the Sauk Valley area and what to watch for. Dixon and Sterling would face each other in Class 4A if they both win.

2025 IHSA football playoff pairings: First-round information for Sauk Valley area teams

Here is a look at the seven IHSA first-round playoff football matchups in the Sauk Valley area and what to watch for. Dixon and Sterling would face each other in Class 4A if they both win.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

Runners from area high schools compete at the 1A Winnebago Regional on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the Levi and Ester Fuller Memorial Forest Preserve.

Photos: 1A Winnebago Cross Country Regional

Runners from area high schools compete at the 1A Winnebago Regional on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the Levi and Ester Fuller Memorial Forest Preserve.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

Here is a look at who Milledgeville, Amboy, Polo and West Carroll will face in this year's Illinois 8-Man Football Association playoffs. The 9-0 Missiles are the No. 1 seed.

8-Man Football 2025 Playoff Pairings: First-round information for Sauk Valley area teams

Here is a look at who Milledgeville, Amboy, Polo and West Carroll will face in this year's Illinois 8-Man Football Association playoffs. The 9-0 Missiles are the No. 1 seed.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

The annual ham supper will start at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Tampico First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Lincoln St. in Tampico.

Tampico First United Methodist Church’s annual ham supper is Nov. 12

The annual ham supper will start at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Tampico First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Lincoln St. in Tampico.

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Sauk Valley - Shaw Local @saukvalley.bsky.social · 2d

Just weeks ago, the Dixon Family YMCA faced the threat of closing both its facilities. But thanks to nearly $200,000 raised in emergency funding and swift action by community leaders, the YMCA has stabilized operations and is laying the groundwork for a long-term comeback.

Dixon Family YMCA raises $200,000 to avert closure, launches plan for long-term renewal

Just weeks ago, the Dixon Family YMCA faced the threat of closing both its facilities. But thanks to nearly $200,000 raised in emergency funding and swift action by community leaders, the YMCA has stabilized operations and is laying the groundwork for a long-term comeback.

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