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2026 Sauk Valley boys track & field IHSA state qualifiers

The IHSA boys track and field state meet takes place Thursday through Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Here is the full list of state qualifiers from the Sauk Valley area. Dixon is chasing a state trophy in 2A and Morrison is the defending 1A champion.

E-bikes causing headaches for Sterling police, pedestrians, drivers: Police chief

Stering Police Chief Pat Bartel said police have seen an uptick of e-bikes with riders not old enough to ride them and e-bikes being ridden in places where they are prohibited.

Milledgeville softball nearly comes back before falling 8-6 to Dakota in sectional semifinals

Milledgeville made one last furious rally before falling just short against Dakota in an 8-6 loss in the Class 1A Eastland Sectional semifinals.

Zoe Kunau’s first career home run sends Fulton softball to sectional title game after walk-off blast

Fulton's Zoe Kunau picked quite the moment to launch her first career home run. Kunau hit a two-run walk-off blast to send the Steamers into Friday's Class 1A Eastland Sectional softball final against Dakota.

Rock Falls Tourism to host ‘Salute to America 250′ celebration June 13-14

This free, family friendly event will honor America’s history, patriotism, and military heritage through interactive living history demonstrations, patriotic music, ceremonial traditions, and educational programs for all ages.