Religion

September 29, 2026

OSF Saint Katharine Invites Community to Annual Blessing of the Pets

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center invites community members and their beloved pets to a special Blessing of the Pets on Friday, October 9, at 5 p.m. near the circle drive at OSF Saint Katharine, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

July 10, 2026

Eight Local Churches Partner to Host CommUNITY Vacation Bible School

Eight area churches are partnering to host CommUNITY Vacation Bible School, offering local children a free week of faith, fun and fellowship.

September 26, 2025

Local Students Participate in See You at the Pole Prayer Event

Over the past few days, students from several area schools gathered for See You at the Pole, a nationwide annual prayer event where young people come together to lift up their schools, communities, and leaders in prayer.

August 27, 2025

Whiteside County Sheriff Responds to Minneapolis School Shooting, Emphasizes Local Safety Efforts

Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker has issued a statement following the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where two children were killed and several others injured during a time of prayer.

June 30, 2025

Sauk Valley VBS: Live It Out New Life Lutheran Church Hosts an Exciting Vacation Bible School Experience for Kids

New Life Lutheran Church is excited to announce Sauk Valley VBS: Live It Out, a week-long vacation Bible school experience for kids aged 3-11. The event will run from July 13th to July 17th, 2025, from 5:30-8:00 pm each night, with a FREE dinner provided for the entire family every night.

May 1, 2025

Newman Life Club Finalist for “New Group of the Year”

Newman Central Catholic High School’s LIFE Club has been selected as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Students for Life “New Group of the Year” Award.

March 3, 2025

Whiteside County 4-H Donates Food, Stocks Shelves at St. Vincent de Paul Pantry

Members of Whiteside County 4-H recently donated a generous supply of food to the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry, supporting local families in need.

January 30, 2025

St. Vincent de Paul Society 2024 Fall Fundraising Campaign a Success

The St. Vincent de Paul Society extends gratitude to all donors for their generosity, which contributed to the success of the 2024 Fall Fundraising Campaign.

January 9, 2025

The Blessing Ceremony for OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center

KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL is now OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center. Although the transition occurred on January 1, 2025, the official Blessing and Dedication Ceremony was held at 403 E. 1st Street, Dixon on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This was a milestone event that publically transitioned care from a longstanding community icon to a caring Catholic integrated healthcare system.

December 17, 2024

Sterling First Church of the Nazarene Hosts 35th Annual Christmas Dinner

STERLING, Ill. — Sterling First Church of the Nazarene will host its 35th Annual Community Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Hatton Center, 411 13th Ave., Sterling.