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Sophie Augustine, Oswego flag football overpower Batavia in regional semifinals
Sophie Augustine, Oswego flag football overpower Batavia in regional semifinals
Sophie Augustine totaled 318 yards and four touchdowns while the Oswego defense only let up one score to lead the Panthers to a 26-7 regional semifinal victory over Batavia on Monday — and a trip to...
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October 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Sophie Augustine, Oswego flag football overpower Batavia in regional semifinals
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews SVCC’s Jim Grot on fall events and new tech
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews SVCC’s Jim Grot on fall events and new tech
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sauk Valley Community College's Jim Grot about the school's upcoming Workforce Development workshops, new CDL simulator, fall open house and...
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October 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews SVCC’s Jim Grot on fall events and new tech
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle County property transfers for Sept. 21 to 25
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle County property transfers for Sept. 21 to 25
Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Sept. 21 to 25, 2026.
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October 6, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Lee, Whiteside, Ogle County property transfers for Sept. 21 to 25
Fulton volleyball wins Sterling invite: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup
Fulton volleyball wins Sterling invite: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup
Fulton volleyball went 4-0 to win the Sterling Invitational, Eastland's Keara Kaus eclipsed 2,000 career assists, Newman football fell to undefeated Riverdale, Oregon girls cross country took fourth at...
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October 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Fulton volleyball wins Sterling invite: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup
Government Business Review names Whiteside County’s Camarano Economic Development Director of the Year
Government Business Review names Whiteside County’s Camarano Economic Development Director of the Year
Whiteside County Economic Development Director Gary Camarano, who is also the executive director of the Northwest Illinois Film Office, has been named Economic Development Director of the Year 2026 by...
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October 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Government Business Review names Whiteside County’s Camarano Economic Development Director of the Year
News - Joliet and Will County
News - Joliet and Will County - Shaw Local
Joliet, IL latest headlines, news, breaking news for Will County, Illinois from the Herald-News
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October 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
News - Joliet and Will County
Photos: Glenbard West vs. Hinsdale Central football
Photos: Glenbard West vs. Hinsdale Central football
Here are Jon Cunningham's photos of Glenbard West's 42-24 win over Hinsdale Central on Saturday at Duchon Field.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Photos: Glenbard West vs. Hinsdale Central football
Photos: Forreston beats Fulton 34-14 in NUIC action
Photos: Forreston beats Fulton 34-14 in NUIC action
Forreston downed Fulton 34-14 in a NUIC match up in Forreston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Photos: Forreston beats Fulton 34-14 in NUIC action
Sterling police detectives to host winter gear drive Oct. 23
Sterling police detectives to host winter gear drive Oct. 23
The Sterling Police Department’s detectives division will be hosting a winter gear drive benefiting the April House Children’s Advocacy Center.
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October 2, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Sterling police detectives to host winter gear drive Oct. 23
Letter: Rename University of Illinois stadium to honor 1,137 fallen alumni
Letter: Rename University of Illinois stadium to honor 1,137 fallen alumni
In 1924, the University of Illinois promised to honor 189 Illini who died in World War I. In 2002, that promise was extended to 948 additional Illini who fell in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
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October 2, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Letter: Rename University of Illinois stadium to honor 1,137 fallen alumni
Sauk Valley residents invited to ‘Dine for a Cause’ throughout October
Sauk Valley residents invited to ‘Dine for a Cause’ throughout October
Sauk Valley residents can support local health care while enjoying meals at some of their favorite restaurants this month through a series of community fundraisers benefiting the OSF HealthCare Saint...
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October 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Sauk Valley residents invited to ‘Dine for a Cause’ throughout October
Workers raising the roof on Sterling High School’s new student training center
Workers raising the roof on Sterling High School’s new student training center
Student use of the new Sterling High School Student Training Center is months away, but workers are raising the roof on the new addition to the SHS campus.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Workers raising the roof on Sterling High School’s new student training center
As floodwaters rose, combined community effort led to successful Amboy campground evacuation: fire chief
As floodwaters rose, combined community effort led to successful Amboy campground evacuation: fire chief
Amboy Fire Chief Duane Dickison and his department train for many things, from brush fires to house fires, grain bin rescues to motor vehicle crashes. But when their pagers toned out at 7:15 a.m. Sunday,...
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October 2, 2026 at 1:19 AM
As floodwaters rose, combined community effort led to successful Amboy campground evacuation: fire chief
Sterling business owners want city zoning office changes
Sterling business owners want city zoning office changes
Six current and former Sterling business and property owners spoke at the Sterling City Council’s recent meeting about ongoing problems they say they are having with the city’s building and zoning...
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October 2, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Sterling business owners want city zoning office changes
Sterling volleyball sweeps Alleman, sits one game back in Big 6 race
Sterling volleyball sweeps Alleman, sits one game back in Big 6 race
The Sterling volleyball team took care of business in a 25-16, 25-20 win over visiting Alleman on Tuesday night. The Golden Warriors are just a game back of the Big 6 lead after the win.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Sterling volleyball sweeps Alleman, sits one game back in Big 6 race
Rachel Drew of Dixon and Toni Martinez of Sterling advance to golf sectionals: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Media Spo
Rachel Drew of Dixon and Toni Martinez of Sterling advance to golf sectionals: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
Rachel Drew of Dixon and Toni Martinez of Sterling among area golfers to advance to sectionals. Plus more area scores in Tuesday's Sauk Valley Media sports roundup.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Rachel Drew of Dixon and Toni Martinez of Sterling advance to golf sectionals: Tuesday’s Sauk Valley Media Spo
The Next Picture Show pours something new for 5th annual wine tasting
The Next Picture Show pours something new for 5th annual wine tasting
The Next Picture Show in Dixon is changing things up for its fifth annual wine tasting with a more casual format, a little friendly competition, and a playful new name: “Pour Decisions.”
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October 2, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The Next Picture Show pours something new for 5th annual wine tasting
Sterling man pleads guilty to sex offender registry violation, sentenced to 2 years in prison
Sterling man pleads guilty to sex offender registry violation, sentenced to 2 years in prison
A Sterling man whose home was set on fire three years ago because he is a registered sex offender has been sent to prison for two years after pleading guilty to a sex offender registry violation.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Sterling man pleads guilty to sex offender registry violation, sentenced to 2 years in prison
Shaw Media purchases Free Press Newspapers
Shaw Media purchases Free Press Newspapers
Shaw Media has purchased The Free Press Newspapers, which include the Braidwood Journal, Coal City Courant and Free Press Advocate, and has assumed ownership effective Oct. 1
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October 1, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Shaw Media purchases Free Press Newspapers
2026 Election Questionnaire: Steve Elgin, Whiteside County Board, District 1
2026 Election Questionnaire: Steve Elgin, Whiteside County Board, District 1
Steve Elgin on data centers: We need more of them, will create many jobs. They need to produce their own power and have a closed water system recycle
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October 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
2026 Election Questionnaire: Steve Elgin, Whiteside County Board, District 1
Photos: Sterling High hosts homecoming picnic
Photos: Sterling High hosts homecoming picnic
Sterling High School held its annual homecoming picnic Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, on the school's campus.
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September 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Photos: Sterling High hosts homecoming picnic
Illinois governor’s race: Candidates talk data center costs, infrastructure
Illinois governor’s race: Candidates talk data center costs, infrastructure
What do Nov. 3 election candidates for the Illinois governor's office think about data centers? Incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and challengers Darren Bailey and Collin Corbett talk costs, infrastructure
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September 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Illinois governor’s race: Candidates talk data center costs, infrastructure
Photos: Sterling beats Alleman in Volleyball
Photos: Sterling beats Alleman in Volleyball
Sterling volleyball won in straight sets in a conference match-up Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, against Alleman.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Photos: Sterling beats Alleman in Volleyball
NORAD: 15 aircraft flew in restricted space during Trump’s Chicago-area visit, fighter jets responded
NORAD: 15 aircraft flew in restricted space during Trump’s Chicago-area visit, fighter jets responded
Residents in the Chicago area on Sunday may have seen F-16s in the skies. NORAD said they deployed those fighter jets after 15 aircraft violated federal restricted airspace during President Donald Trump's...
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September 28, 2026 at 9:49 PM
NORAD: 15 aircraft flew in restricted space during Trump’s Chicago-area visit, fighter jets responded
Photos: 2026 Mendota Ryder Cup boys golf meet
Photos: 2026 Mendota Ryder Cup boys golf meet
Teams from Newman, Mendota, Stillman Valley, La Salle-Peru, Hall, Rock Falls, all competed during the Ryder Cup meet on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at Mendota Golf Club. Check out photos by MaKade Rios.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Photos: 2026 Mendota Ryder Cup boys golf meet