Criminal jury trials resume in Whiteside County after 6-month halt caused by jury selection questions

Sterling’s Twin Cities homeless shelter will shut down Sept. 1

Citing staffing issues and a lack of funding, the Twin Cities PADS Homeless Shelter in Sterling will close Sept. 1, according to an email sent to community agencies and the media Friday afternoon.

Oregon’s Coen Schafer hits a hole-in-one: Saturday’s Sauk Valley Roundup

Oregon’s Coen Schafer hit a hole-in-one at Edgebrook Country Club in Sandwich. Brody Nicklaus led Dixon with a 77 at the Rock Falls invite, Toni Martinez took ninth at the Sterling invite and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

United Way to host Day of Caring in Lee and Ogle counties

United Way of Lee County and United Way of Ogle County bring volunteers and local organizations together for a Day of Caring, a community-wide volunteer event connecting people who want to give back with local nonprofits and organizations that need a helping hand.

Sterling Main Street welcomes 2 new members to Board of Directors

Sterling Main Street has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Parker Valdez, founder of Dealer Activation, and Brick Boss, owner of Boss Roofing-Siding Experts and a longtime local entrepreneur.

Sterling Main Street wraps up summer with Final Rally on the Rock Cruise In on Sept. 4

Sterling Main Street invites the community to attend the final Rally on the Rock Cruise In of the 2026 season from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Sterling Marketplace, 111 W. Second St.