Sterling’s Madison Austin eclipses 1,000 points in postseason win
Madison Austin eclipsed 1,000 career points as top-seeded Sterling looked strong to open the postseason in a 68-35 win over Rochelle on Monday night. Sterling will face Plano in Thursday’s regional final at home.
Fast starts help Dixon dominate Belvidere in Class 3A regional semifinal
Hot starts to both halves sent Dixon past Belvidere 58-28 in their Class 3A Freeport Regional semifinal on Monday night. The Duchesses went on 19-0 runs in both the first and third quarters to take control.
Schools announce delayed start in Bureau County for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
With the forecast calling for wind chills as low as -18 degrees at 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago, schools in Bureau County are adapting their schedules for Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Schools announce delayed start in Bureau County for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

Schools announce delayed start in Bureau County for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

Photos: Stillman downs Marengo at 2A regional
Stillman Valley defeated Marengo 58-31 at the 2A Stillman Valley Regional on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Stillman Valley’s Taylor Davidson led all scorers with 22 points. Marengo’s Emilie Polizzi and nine points in the loss.
Sauk Valley-area schools announce delays for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, due to bitter cold
Here is the list of schools that are changing their schedules Tuesday due to the cold weather.
5 Things to Do: ABATE swap meet, orchestra concert, Percussion Palooza this weekend in the Sauk Valley
The 40th annual Polo Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Polo Centennial Grade School, 308 S. Pleasant Ave., Polo.
Wrestling notebook: Princeton taking record 5 wrestlers to state
Making a return trip to State are juniors Augustus Swanson (120) and Casey Etheridge (165) and seniors Ace Christiansen (144) and Cade Odell (285). They will be joined by freshman Kane Dauber (132).
Wrestling notebook: Princeton taking record 5 wrestlers to state
