Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Newman’s Blair Grennan
Newman wrestler Blair Grennan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout who won her weight class at the E-P tournament and
Photos: St. Bede girls basketball defeated Dwight in the Tri County Conference Tournament semifinals
Photos: St. Bede girls basketball defeated Dwight in the Tri County Conference Tournament semifinals
Sterling’s Woodlawn receives grant to support Outreach Theater Program with Dixon Public Schools
Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Prairie Brome Solar to support the Academy’s outreach theater program with Dixon Public Schools.
Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026
Here’s a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.
Frozen chicken breast sold in 7 states recalled due to potential listeria risk
Federal officials announced that a Georgia-based food producer has recalled nearly 14,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken after testing indicated a potential contamination with listeria. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS),
Luxury fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at age 93
Italian fashion icon Valentino Garavani, whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and impeccable elegance, has died at the age of 93, according to an announcement from his foundation on Monday. He passed away at his home
Trisha Yearwood to release ‘The Mirror (Deluxe)’ EP, announces acoustic tour
Trisha Yearwood will release ‘The Mirror (Deluxe)’ – an expanded digital version of her album The Mirror, on Jan. 23. Yearwood shared that the deluxe edition of the LP features four new tracks: “You’re Gonna Love It
Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney to headline 13th annual Tortuga Music Festival in 2026
The Tortuga Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 13th annual event, with Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney are set to headline the 2026 edition of the fest, taking place April 10–12 in Fort Lauderdale,