“Tall Cop Says Stop” Presentation in Dixon with Jermaine Galloway

The Dixon Police Department is proud to partner with Lee County Probation and Court Services, Lee County Judiciary/Courts, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, and the Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office to bring a nationally recognized educational presentation to the community.
Prophetstown Library to Host CPR Training in May

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown invites community members to sign up for a CPR Training course on Thursday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Along the Rock: Trivia For a Good Cause | Bi-County Cooperative Foundation

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr welcomes Jim Geer and Tony Crisp from the Bi-County Special Education Foundation to discuss an upcoming trivia night that blends fun, community engagement, and a meaningful mission.
Self Help Enterprises to Host All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast April 11 in Sterling

Self Help Enterprises will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 11th from 7 a.m. to noon at its facility in Sterling.
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round

SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, just four products remain in the annual bracket-style tournament held by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.
Free Program About Colonial America in Bishop Hill

To honor America’s 250th Birthday this year, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting a variety of programs that look at various aspects of early U.S. history.
Dylan Doyle Bringing Blues to Bishop Hill

Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present an electrifying evening of live blues music with the Dylan Doyle Band on Sunday, April 12th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University Formalize Transfer Partnership

Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University officially formalized a new articulation agreement during a signing event on April 1st at the Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus in Moline.
SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee Awards Small Business Grant

STERLING, IL – The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Upcycle Junkie as the recipient of the first Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Women-Owned Business Grant.
Obituary-Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Nutter

December 29, 1950 – March 23, 2026