Dixon’s Landon Knigge leads Sauk Valley all-state selections
Dixon’s Landon Knigge was named all-state by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association after a record-breaking senior season. Newman, EPC, Forreston, Amboy, Milledgeville, Polo and West Carroll also had all-state selections from the area.
Photos: Riverdale falls to Central Catholic in 2A state volleyball semifinals
The Riverdale Rams will play for third place in the 2A Illinois High School Association’s state volleyball finals on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 after falling to the Central Catholic Saints in two sets, 25-16, 25-18, in the
IVCC women look to continue building program in Year 2 after restart
IVCC women look to continue building program in Year 2 after restart
Sterling firefighter’s widow awarded $31.5M; jury says Rock Falls fire officials’ actions contributed to death
A Whiteside County jury has awarded $31.5 million to the widow and two young daughters of a Sterling firefighter killed in the line of duty four years ago
Exploreum Children’s Museum Launches Sparkle Spectacular Tree Auction

Bid online or on-site through Nov. 21
Starved Rock trails to get $18M upgrade
Starved Rock trails to get $18M upgrade
Three Sauk Valley Skyhawks earn all-region
Kenna Wubbena, Kailee Williams and Maggie Richetta were all-region selections for the Sauk Valley Skyhawks.
Fan-favorite craft burgers in Starved Rock Country

Explore a few of our favorite dining destinations in the Starved Rock region