• October 7, 2026
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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 202-Rambling Days: Explore Dixon’s Hidden Natural Beauty by Car!

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 201-PawPack Pride: Helping Pets and Families in Need

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 200-Hops on the Rock: 100+ Craft Beers, Local Brewers & Fall Fun in Sterling!

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This Week in the Sauk Valley: October 8-14, 2026

Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office Makes Two Arrests Following Methamphetamine Investigation

On the evening of October 3rd, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 100 block of W. Provost Street in Amboy with assistance from the Amboy Police Department. 
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Sterling Police Department to Host Annual Trunk or Treat Event

The Sterling Police Department will host its annual Trunk or Treat Community Event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Twin Cities Farmers Market pavilion, 106 Avenue A.
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Third Annual Veterans Day Dinner Set for Nov. 7 in Rock Falls

The third annual Veterans Day Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mexicali Rose Banquet Hall, 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls. Doors will open at 5 p.m.
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Rendezvous Arts Launches Season 7 With Expanded Ensemble and World Premiere

Rendezvous Arts kicks off Season 7 with its biggest ensemble yet. Eleven musicians bring Dvořák’s beloved Serenade, Jonathan Dove’s playful Figures in the Garden, and the world premiere of Scott Stevenson’s nice, fresh to life.
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The Rockford Area’s First Video Game Convention Returns This October

The Gaming Outsider is proud to once again present the Rock River Valley Video Game Convention to the Rockford area.
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Obituaries

Obituary-Donald “Skeeter” Dempsey

Donald "Skeeter" Dempsey, age 60, of Van Orin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at his home.
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Obituary-Paul Richard Gale

Paul Richard Gale, 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away after a brief illness on September 28, 2026, in Freeport.
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Obituary-Lutvi “Louie” Dalip

It is with hearts heavy as stone that we announce the passing of Lutvi (Louie) Dalip, a loving father, devoted husband, caring brother, beloved son, and incomparable grandfather.
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Obituary-Michael R. Bonnell

Michael R. Bonnell, age 75, of Amboy, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at OSF St. Katharine Hospital in Dixon.
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