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For the 2024 performance year, the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization has announced that Morrison Community Hospital was named IRCCO’s “Best Overall” for both Quality and Annual Wellness Visits. Morrison was also honored as a co-recipient of the “Best in Quality” award.
Morrison Community Hospital awarded 2 Quality Awards
For the 2024 performance year, the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization has announced that Morrison Community Hospital was named IRCCO’s “Best Overall” for both Quality and Annual Wellness Visits. Morrison was also honored as a co-recipient of the “Best in Quality” award.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
For the 2024 performance year, the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization has announced that Morrison Community Hospital was named IRCCO’s “Best Overall” for both Quality and Annual Wellness Visits. Morrison was also honored as a co-recipient of the “Best in Quality” award.
Sterling American Legion Post 296 invites the public to a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, commemorating the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Sterling American Legion invites public to 2025 Pearl Harbor Day observance
Sterling American Legion Post 296 invites the public to a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, commemorating the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sterling American Legion Post 296 invites the public to a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, commemorating the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Phil Vernon and the Quad-City Ukulele Club will be performing festive Christmas yules at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton on Dec. 10, 2025.
Phil Vernon and the Quad-City Ukulele Club to play in Fulton on Dec. 10
Phil Vernon and the Quad-City Ukulele Club will be performing festive Christmas yules at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton on Dec. 10, 2025.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Phil Vernon and the Quad-City Ukulele Club will be performing festive Christmas yules at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton on Dec. 10, 2025.
Woodlawn Arts Academy will present its 2025-26 Winter Art Exhibit, “A New Chapter,” beginning Dec. 12, 2025. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.
Sterling’s Woodlawn Arts Academy to play host to art exhibit opening Dec. 12
Woodlawn Arts Academy will present its 2025-26 Winter Art Exhibit, “A New Chapter,” beginning Dec. 12, 2025. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Woodlawn Arts Academy will present its 2025-26 Winter Art Exhibit, “A New Chapter,” beginning Dec. 12, 2025. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.
The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison.
Morrison church to host Advent-themed concert Dec. 7
The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison.
After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners. Nevin Erbsen from the Eastland FFA Chapter in Carroll County is one of the honorees.
2 Illinois FFA members win prestigious American Star awards
After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners. Nevin Erbsen from the Eastland FFA Chapter in Carroll County is one of the honorees.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners. Nevin Erbsen from the Eastland FFA Chapter in Carroll County is one of the honorees.
Ogle County's first snowstorm of the season dropped close to a foot of the white stuff in Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 prompting some businesses to close early and postponing the town's annual Candlelight Walk evening event.
Photos: Snow falls across Ogle County, Saturday, Nov. 29
Ogle County's first snowstorm of the season dropped close to a foot of the white stuff in Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 prompting some businesses to close early and postponing the town's annual Candlelight Walk evening event.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Ogle County's first snowstorm of the season dropped close to a foot of the white stuff in Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 prompting some businesses to close early and postponing the town's annual Candlelight Walk evening event.
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 23-29 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 23-29
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 23-29 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
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November 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 23-29 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Nov. 17-21, 2025.
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties’ property transfers for Nov. 17-21, 2025
Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Nov. 17-21, 2025.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Nov. 17-21, 2025.
The Dixon Historic Theatre has launched the Dixon Encore Capital Campaign. Its goals are to restore the terrazzo floors, repair and replace theater seating and add improvements to the exterior, such as masonry work, repairing and modernizing the marquee, and digital signage.
Aurand: New capital campaign launched for The Dixon Historic Theatre
The Dixon Historic Theatre has launched the Dixon Encore Capital Campaign. Its goals are to restore the terrazzo floors, repair and replace theater seating and add improvements to the exterior, such as masonry work, repairing and modernizing the marquee, and digital signage.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Dixon Historic Theatre has launched the Dixon Encore Capital Campaign. Its goals are to restore the terrazzo floors, repair and replace theater seating and add improvements to the exterior, such as masonry work, repairing and modernizing the marquee, and digital signage.
Due to a medical emergency with Dana Starkell, the Volunteer Education Committee will replace its speaker for the Dec. 3, 2025, opening of the Wild Winter Wednesday season in Fulton.
Edfors will speak about Beaver Island at Dec. 3 Fulton windmill’s WWW program
Due to a medical emergency with Dana Starkell, the Volunteer Education Committee will replace its speaker for the Dec. 3, 2025, opening of the Wild Winter Wednesday season in Fulton.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Due to a medical emergency with Dana Starkell, the Volunteer Education Committee will replace its speaker for the Dec. 3, 2025, opening of the Wild Winter Wednesday season in Fulton.
Sublette’s annual Christmas Walk, “Christmas in the Village”, will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. A lighted parade will begin at 7 p.m. in the downtown area, followed by lighting of the community Christmas tree and caroling.
Sublette Christmas Walk, parade set for Dec. 4
Sublette’s annual Christmas Walk, “Christmas in the Village”, will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. A lighted parade will begin at 7 p.m. in the downtown area, followed by lighting of the community Christmas tree and caroling.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Sublette’s annual Christmas Walk, “Christmas in the Village”, will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. A lighted parade will begin at 7 p.m. in the downtown area, followed by lighting of the community Christmas tree and caroling.
Grace Tobias plans to attend a four-year university and major in psychology. She hopes to obtain her master’s degree and eventually become a therapist.
Tobias is Newman High School student of the month
Grace Tobias plans to attend a four-year university and major in psychology. She hopes to obtain her master’s degree and eventually become a therapist.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Grace Tobias plans to attend a four-year university and major in psychology. She hopes to obtain her master’s degree and eventually become a therapist.
From Breakfast with Santa to community Christmas caroling, Albany United Methodist Church has a full slate of Christmas activities planned.
Albany has full slate of Christmas events for December
From Breakfast with Santa to community Christmas caroling, Albany United Methodist Church has a full slate of Christmas activities planned.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
From Breakfast with Santa to community Christmas caroling, Albany United Methodist Church has a full slate of Christmas activities planned.
The Dixon School Board unanimously approved a solar contract Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2025, that’s expected to save the district roughly $500,000 over seven years in energy costs.
Dixon School Board OKs solar project agreement expected to save about $500K over 7 years
The Dixon School Board unanimously approved a solar contract Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2025, that’s expected to save the district roughly $500,000 over seven years in energy costs.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Dixon School Board unanimously approved a solar contract Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2025, that’s expected to save the district roughly $500,000 over seven years in energy costs.
Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.
Newman beats Marengo 79-46: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.
Byron and Tolono Unity square up Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University for the 3A football title. Byron won a barnburner 56-50.
Photos: Byron vs Tolono Unity Class 3A football finals
Byron and Tolono Unity square up Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University for the 3A football title. Byron won a barnburner 56-50.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Byron and Tolono Unity square up Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University for the 3A football title. Byron won a barnburner 56-50.
Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Morrison declares snow emergency
Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Elijah Penne plans to attend UW-Platteville to play baseball and study wildlife ecology.
Penne is Sterling High School student of the month
Elijah Penne plans to attend UW-Platteville to play baseball and study wildlife ecology.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Elijah Penne plans to attend UW-Platteville to play baseball and study wildlife ecology.
Each banner will feature the service member’s name, photo, and branch of service. Banners measure 2 feet wide by 4 feet high and will be displayed on the light poles along First Avenue in Rock Falls.
Rock Falls to honor veterans, military members with banners on display
Each banner will feature the service member’s name, photo, and branch of service. Banners measure 2 feet wide by 4 feet high and will be displayed on the light poles along First Avenue in Rock Falls.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Each banner will feature the service member’s name, photo, and branch of service. Banners measure 2 feet wide by 4 feet high and will be displayed on the light poles along First Avenue in Rock Falls.
A Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott was held at Emerson's Pub in Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Wescott, a member of the Rock Falls High School track team, was seriously injured on March 15 at a local high school track meet.
Photos: Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott
A Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott was held at Emerson's Pub in Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Wescott, a member of the Rock Falls High School track team, was seriously injured on March 15 at a local high school track meet.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott was held at Emerson's Pub in Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Wescott, a member of the Rock Falls High School track team, was seriously injured on March 15 at a local high school track meet.
The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow
Winter storm could drop 8-12″of snow on Sauk Valley; Sterling, Rock Falls declare snow emergencies
The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow
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November 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow
Jayden Toms would like to study either mechanical or nuclear engineering at a 4-year university like UIUC or Purdue.
Toms is Dixon HS student of the month
Jayden Toms would like to study either mechanical or nuclear engineering at a 4-year university like UIUC or Purdue.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Jayden Toms would like to study either mechanical or nuclear engineering at a 4-year university like UIUC or Purdue.
The bank is collecting nonperishable food items to help families in need within the community. The drive will run until Dec. 15, 2025.
Community State Bank hosts food drive for Dixon food pantry
The bank is collecting nonperishable food items to help families in need within the community. The drive will run until Dec. 15, 2025.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The bank is collecting nonperishable food items to help families in need within the community. The drive will run until Dec. 15, 2025.
The experienced Dixon Duchesses have adjusted their playing style this season to account for a lack of size on the interior. They are off to a 5-0 start.
Dixon looks to pick up pace, play from perimeter
The experienced Dixon Duchesses have adjusted their playing style this season to account for a lack of size on the interior. They are off to a 5-0 start.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The experienced Dixon Duchesses have adjusted their playing style this season to account for a lack of size on the interior. They are off to a 5-0 start.