Along the Rock: Passing the Torch | Introducing the New President of Sauk Valley Community College

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with leadership from Sauk Valley Community College to discuss a major transition, ongoing initiatives, and the future of higher education in the Sauk Valley.
OSF Nurses Advocate for Patients During Inaugural Nurses Day at the Capitol

Nurses from across OSF HealthCare recently gathered in Springfield for the OSF inaugural Nurses Day at the Capitol, bringing frontline clinical perspectives directly to state lawmakers while advocating for legislation that impacts patient care and the Ministry’s ability to serve communities.
Sterling Main Street Announces Annual Car Show & Summer Cruise Night Series

Sterling Main Street will kick off a season of engines, entertainment, and community connection with the Sterling Main Street Car Show on Sunday, May 3rd at the Sterling Marketplace in downtown Sterling.
PLT Quiz Bowl Celebrates Season (Photos)

The PLT Middle School Quiz Bowl teams recently completed their seasons. Their coaches, Emily Higgins and Allie Peterson, provided a season summary of the teams.
Reagan Mass Transportation to Expand into Whiteside County

The Reagan Mass Transit District (RMTD) will get bigger soon, thanks to its annexation of the Whiteside County Public Transportation (WCPT).
Morrison Garden Club Getting Ready for Annual Plant Sale

Spring is here — time to dust off the gloves, sharpen the trowel, and breathe new life into your garden!
Black & Gold Celebration Raises $58,000 for BHC Foundation

The 2026 Black & Gold Celebration on Thursday, April 2nd raised more than $58,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation.
Lady Panthers Fall To Kewanee In 11 Innings

It was a tight game throughout with the visiting Kewanee Boilers finally getting a clutch bases clearing hit in the top of the 11th to secure a 9-6 win over EP on Thursday.
Winning Wheels Summer Concert Series Schedule Announced

The Winning Wheels 9th annual Summer Concert Series will be returning to Veterans Memorial Park at Eclipse Square in Prophetstown starting Friday, May 29th.
IHSA Announces New Partnership with Credit Union 1

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Credit Union 1, naming the financial institution an official partner of the IHSA and its statewide championship events.