Podcast: Jeff Mohr, Sterling deputy police chief, prepares for retirement
Listen to our latest podcast: Shaw Local News Network reporter Brandon Clark recently sat down with Sterling Deputy Police Chief Jeff Mohr as he prepares for his retirement in June.
Sister city charter retired as Dixon and its Russian sister city, Dikson, drift apart
The Dixon Sister Cities Association has retired its 36-year-old charter with its first established sister city – Dikson, Russia, which is one of the world’s most northern settlements.
Bureau Valley boys win Kewanee’s Brockman Invite: Tuesday’s BCR Track & Field roundup
Bureau Valley boys win Kewanee’s Brockman Invite: Tuesday’s BCR Track & Field roundup
Bureau Valley boys win Kewanee’s Brockman Invite: Tuesday’s BCR Track & Field roundup
The Bureau Valley boys won a close meet at the Brockman Invite in Kewanee on Tuesday, defeating the host Boilermakers, 142-134. The Storm also combined with the girls team to win the co-ed title, 239-231 over Kewanee.
5 Things to Do: Fishing expo, marathon, markets highlight Mother’s Day weekend in Illinois Valley
5 Things to Do: Fishing expo, marathon, markets highlight Mother’s Day weekend in Illinois Valley
11 Dixon seniors commit to teaching careers on Future Teacher Signing Day
Dixon High School students signed letters of intent Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to go into the teaching profession.
Regional education office, schools partner to pinpoint, provide for Sauk Valley area’s homeless students
A federal program is working behind the scenes to ensure students experiencing homelessness, including those in the Sauk Valley, do not fall between the cracks.
Local students win honors in Ottawa American Legion essay contest
The American Legion in Ottawa has announced the winners of the 2025 Department of Illinois Americanism Essay Contest, which invited students to consider on the topic, “What Is My Favorite National Memorial or Monument?”