Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Blair Grennan, Newman sophomore wrestler
Newman sophomore wrestler Blair Grennan, who is looking to qualify for state again this season, is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is a Q&A with the sophomore standout.
Photos: Garage fire between Ashton and Oregon
Firefighters from eight departments battled a garage fire between Oregon and Ashton in frigid temperatures on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Live music and libations in Starved Rock Country
This winter, explore nightlife and craft drinking destinations
Man found guilty of attempted sex assault on Sterling school grounds
A Whiteside County jury has found a Freeport man guilty of attempted predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 in connection with a reported assault at a Sterling school playground in 2023.
Hennepin Canal monthly hike set for Feb. 16
The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its next “Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the steel dam, 298 14th St. NE, Milan.
Photos: NIU Steelband performs at DePue school
Photos: NIU Steelband performs at DePue school
Bureau Valley takes top seed into LTC boys tournament
Bureau Valley takes top seed into LTC boys tournament
Bureau Valley, which finished 11-0 in its first run in the LTC this year, is scheduled to face No. 4 Princeville in Saturday’s semifinals at 6:30 p.m. The winner advances to Wednesday’s finals at 7:30 p.m. against
Bureau Valley takes top seed into LTC boys tournament