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.
With more depth, St. Bede boys basketball looks to constantly pressure defensively

St. Bede boys basketball coach Brian Hanson said “it’s been a while since we’ve been this deep.” The Bruins look to play fast but value the ball on offense and apply constant pressure on defense.
With more depth, St. Bede boys basketball looks to constantly pressure defensively

St. Bede boys basketball coach Brian Hanson said “it’s been a while since we’ve been this deep.” The Bruins look to play fast but value the ball on offense and apply constant pressure on defense.
Hall girls wearing No. 33 on warmups in memory of Derek Baird

The Hall girls basketball team are wearing the No. 33 on their warmups this season in honor of the Derek “Birdy” Baird, the much beloved former Red Devil player in the Spring Valley community.
Hall girls wearing No. 33 on warmups in memory of Derek Baird

The Hall girls basketball team are wearing the No. 33 on their warmups this season in honor of the Derek “Birdy” Baird, the much beloved former Red Devil player in the Spring Valley community.
Christmas Walk, Breakfast with the Grinch bring holiday fun to Dixon

The annual Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 6, and Breakfast with the Grinch is Saturday, Dec. 7.
Sauk Valley’s Rotarians donate to worldwide polio eradication efforts

The ninth annual End Polio Now Walk was sponsored this year by Rotary clubs of the Sauk Valley area, including the Dixon, Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling Noon and Twin Cities Sunrise clubs.
Prosecutor: Mt. Morris man’s addiction to viewing images of child sexual abuse ‘escalated’ before arrest

Christopher J. Kaepplinger, 54, is accused of possessing photos of children being sexually abused.
Fulton police chief says he’s planning on leaving department

Stressed duties, lack of personnel at the agency and a concern for his own health cited as reasons for leaving.
Galena brings the holiday cheer with these festive events

Galena goes all out for the holidays, with several festive events for the whole family.