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Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: Feb. 8-14

Listen to the five most-read stories in the Sauk Valley for February 8-14, 2026

Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: Feb. 8-14

Listen to the five most-read stories in the Sauk Valley for February 8-14, 2026

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3 charged, including Sterling woman, in Carroll County burglary case: court records

3 charged, including Sterling woman, in Carroll County burglary case: court records

Three people have been charged in Carroll County in connection with several local agencies’ investigation into the theft of two utility vehicles and tools

The Classroom in Nelson opens cafeteria serving pizza, smash burgers, bakery items

The Classroom in Nelson opens cafeteria serving pizza, smash burgers, bakery items

Owners Dave and Tracy DeVries have added Papa’s Pizza and The Classroom Bakery to The Classroom in Nelson.

Dixon house fire blamed on space heater; dog rescued from burning home

Dixon house fire blamed on space heater; dog rescued from burning home

Dixon city and rural firefighters and Advance EMS were called at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of West Fourth Street, according to a news release.

Work continues on Sterling’s Lawrence, National properties

Work continues on Sterling’s Lawrence, National properties

Work on the Lawrence Brothers and National Manufacturing properties is continuing and includes work to clean up the properties and stabilize the structures.

One year in: OSF merger with Dixon’s KSB Hospital leads to investments in services, staff and facilities

One year in: OSF merger with Dixon’s KSB Hospital leads to investments in services, staff and facilities

“It was a big year of change,” said OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine President Jackie Kernan when reflecting on the Catholic health system's Jan. 1, 2025, takeover of KSB Hospital in Dixon.