Sauk Valley Skyhawks go 1-2 at NJCAA tournament
The Sauk Valley Skyhawks finished the season 30-14 after going 1-2 at the NJCAA Division II Tournament.
Photos: Putnam County volleyball awards night
Photos: Putnam County volleyball awards night
Starved Rock Country’s Winter Cabin Guide

Explore cozy seasonal lodging locations
Twin fires in Utica send first-responders scrambling

Two fires broke out Friday afternoon at a Utica company and at a cemetery. The former drew firefighters while the latter drew the ire of village officials.
Twin fires in Utica send first-responders scrambling
Twin fires in Utica send first-responders scrambling
Wild Winter Wednesdays kick off Dec. 3 at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend the first program of Wild Winter Wednesday’s 2025-2026 season. It will feature guitarist Dana Starkell, who will talk about his epic canoe
Dixon council OKs agreement with ComEd to set up electric vehicle charging station
The Dixon City Council approved an agreement Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, with a utility company that will bring an electric vehicle charging station to the city.
PACT to present ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-13 in Polo
Polo Area Community Theatre is in rehearsals for its next production, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson.