Sauk Valley News
Ramos attorney opens trial with reasons why Rock Falls fire officials responsible for Sterling fireman’s death
When the first Sterling fire engine arrived at the scene of a rural Rock Falls garage fire Dec. 3, 2021, Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos was on it. Just two hours after he arrived, firefighters would…
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8mAnimal rights group continues pushing to shut down Ogle County rodeo as one advocate heads to trial
An animal rights group urged Ogle County officials to shut down a rodeo event near Rochelle on Sunday as one of its members heads to trial for charges that accuse her of falsely reporting a shooting at one of those events in May 2025.
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6m2025 corn crop yield report points to good year for Carroll, Lee Whiteside counties
Stark and Tazewell counties had the state’s top average corn and soybean yields, respectively, in 2025.
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1m3 Sauk Valley students named to University of Dubuque spring 2026 dean’s list
The University of Dubuque named students from Dixon and Sterling to the list.
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4mUncontrolled intersection concerns return to Sterling council
A resident who brought concerns over Sterling's uncontrolled intersections wants to see changes made and cleanup done.
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5mFulton softball team sets new standard after falling to Dakota in the Sweet 16
This year's Fulton softball team raised the bar after the Steamers finished in the Sweet 16 for the first time and won back-to-back regional titles. Fulton fell 8-2 on Friday to a Dakota team that took fourth at state last year.