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Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Feb. 4 Warranty deeds Donald A. and Janet…

One day after Illinois Democrats ushered in incremental minimum wage increases that will bring workers to $15 an hour by 2025, businesses we…

While they are not craters that could swallow entire vehicles – although some may seem like they could – potholes are an increasing nuisance…

STERLING – The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley’s traveling Black History Month art exhibit will be at the Rock Falls Public Library, …

SPRINGFIELD – A bill to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 by 2025 needs only Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature to become law, and his office …

STERLING – A west end Sterling discount store is changing names and hiring.  Family Dollar, 301 Ave…

Local legislators recently were assigned to their state House and Senate committees and leadership roles for the 101st General Assembly.

DIXON – Mapleglen Dispensary of Rockford will present a free program on medical marijuana from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Home of Hope, 1637 …

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, has been deployed to the U.S-Mexico border with his Air National G…

A rendezvous with chocolateDIXON – A sampling of desserts, beef, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet shakes, win…

Power lines, trees, roads, sidewalks and even statues were covered in a coating of ice due to storms in the Sauk Valley Monday and Tuesday. …