Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: Jan. 25-31
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Donated Chicago Bears signed helmet stolen en route to Dixon for schools’ Stupor Bowl auction, probe underway
Donated Chicago Bears signed helmet stolen en route to Dixon for schools’ Stupor Bowl auction, probe underway
Dixon police are investigating a report that the most valuable item set for auction Feb. 7 at Dixon Public Schools Foundation's Stupor Bowl – a Chicago Bears replica helmet signed by tight end Cole Kmet – has been stolen
Sterling man pleads guilty in 4 separate felony cases, including arson for 2024 Galt house fire
Sterling man pleads guilty in 4 separate felony cases, including arson for 2024 Galt house fire
A Sterling man was sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty in four separate felony cases, including one accusing him of setting a Galt home on fire
Dixon man accused of stalking to spend 48 hours in jail after violating release terms: Judge
Dixon man accused of stalking to spend 48 hours in jail after violating release terms: Judge
A Lee County judge ruled Thursday that a Dixon man accused of multiple counts of stalking spend 48 hours in jail after violating the conditions of his release.
Sterling senior living center forced to evacuate, relocate residents to Dixon after sprinkler system leaks
Sterling senior living center forced to evacuate, relocate residents to Dixon after sprinkler system leaks
Sterling’s Shepherd Premier Senior Living, an assisted living and memory care center, was evacuated Tuesday after a broken sprinkler head led to water coming out of the ceiling and caused hazards with the building’s wiring, light fixtures and water heaters.
Sauk Valley chamber cancels annual steak fry after some board members break away, create competing fundraiser
Sauk Valley chamber cancels annual steak fry after some board members break away, create competing fundraiser
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Steak Fry in the Country fundraising event is no more, at least for 2026. The SVACC on Wednesday said it was canceling the annual education fundraiser after another group set up a similar fundraiser on the same date at the same location.