Sterling woman faces 26 charges in cat hoarding, neglect case

Charges accuse her of having 12 cats, not providing adequate food or water and not reporting that she had more than eight cats.
Sheridan man killed self before cops served warrant, police say

A Sheridan man about to served with an arrest warrant Thursday shot himself and died, authorities said Friday.
Sheridan man killed self before cops served warrant, police say

A Sheridan man about to served with an arrest warrant Thursday shot himself and died, authorities said Friday.
Chester Weger, convicted in Starved Rock murders case, can continue his exoneration bid

Chester Weger has not yet succeeded in overturning his murder conviction – but a judge ruled Friday he can keep trying.
Sauk Valley men play home opener on Saturday

The Skyhawks play their first home game of the season on Saturday at 3 p.m. against Wilbur Wright Community College. Sterling grad JP Schilling leads the team in assists.
Sterling American Legion to host Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony

The Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sterling American Legion Post, 601 First Ave., Sterling.
Princeton, Hall, Mendota players named to Three Rivers Mississippi All-Conference football team

Princeton, which made its fourth straight Class 3A quarterfinal appearance, had a heavy presence with six all-conference selections on both sides of the ball.
Princeton, Hall, Mendota players named to Three Rivers Mississippi All-Conference football team

Princeton, which made its fourth straight Class 3A quarterfinal appearance, had a heavy presence with six all-conference selections on both sides of the ball.
Performing Arts Guild to present ‘Christmas Eve in Chaos’ in January

Performances are Jan. 10–12 at the Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theater, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris.
Spring Valley JFK girls win first regional championship

Spring Valley JFK defeated Putnam County 22-17 to capture the 7th grade regional championship, the first for the JFK girls program.