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McCombie Calls Budget Bill Another Spending Spree

McCombie Calls Budget Bill Another Spending Spree   After the $55.9 Billion State Budget was voted on in the Illinois House, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement: “At a time when people are struggling with property taxes, rising energy bills, healthcare costs, and the ...
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Narcotics Investigation Results in Five Arrested

Narcotics Investigation Results in Five Arrested   Five individuals are now in custody following a narcotics investigation in Sterling, Illinois. Police executed a search warrant at a residence on First Avenue, leading to the arrests of Michael Donaldson, Joshua Baldwin, Seth Dejarnatt, Pedro Galindo, and Daniel ...
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Clinton Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert

Clinton Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert   A free outdoor Pops Concert will be performed by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra at 6:30, Sunday, June 7th, in the music shell at Clinton’s Riverview Park. The annual event closes the orchestra’s 72nd season of concerts. Conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff has ...
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Rep. Fritts Responds to Passage of FY27 Budget

Rep. Fritts Responds to Passage of FY27 Budget   In response to today’s passage of the FY27 budget in the Illinois General Assembly, State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) released the following statement: “The FY27 budget was more of the same in Springfield: the same deceptive practices and ...
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Spoon River College Board Appoints Holly Norton as Interim President

Spoon River College Board Appoints Holly Norton as Interim President   The Spoon River College Board of Trustees has appointed Holly Norton as Interim President of Spoon River College, effective July 1st, 2026. Norton currently serves as Vice President of Educational and Student Services and brings decades ...
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Illinois American Water Highlights Infrastructure Improvements in Sterling

Illinois American Water Highlights Infrastructure Improvements in Sterling   In recognition of Infrastructure Week, Illinois American Water is highlighting significant investments underway in Sterling to strengthen water service, enhance reliability, and support long-term system performance for customers. As part of its continued commitment to the community, Illinois ...
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Rep. Fritts – Budget Deadline Looms with Talk of Tax Increases

Rep. Fritts - Budget Deadline Looms with Talk of Tax Increases   Sunday at midnight is the constitutional deadline for having the FY2027 state budget approved. That still 3 days to get it done, but so far things are not moving very quickly. The two Democrat legislative ...
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Privacy Concerns Are Being Evaluated in Sterling

Privacy Concerns Are Being Evaluated in Sterling   Sterling’s new Flock license plate reader cameras have prompted concern among residents, as discussed in a recent city council meeting. A local resident questioned both the cameras’ approval process and their data-handling practices, expressing worries about privacy and ...
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Dixon Police Report for May 29th

Dixon Police Report for May 29th   Logan B. Cox, age 21, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on May 27th, at 9:15 AM., for a Lee County Failure to Appear Warrant. Cox posted bond and was released with ...
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McCombie Opposes Hasty E-Bike Regulation

McCombie Opposes Hasty E-Bike Regulation   In an April press conference Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Illinois needs a more uniform system of regulations for electric personal transportation methods. Wednesday, the Illinois House approved Senate Bill 3336 which would establish regulations on “micromobility” transportation such as e-bikes and e-scooters ...
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Area Students Earn Impact Award

Area Students Earn Impact Award   Two students from Sterling and Rock Falls high schools have received the ImpactLife Student Impact Award, given annually to students who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many ways students can support the blood ...
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Dixon Man Suspected of Threats to Former State Rep Demmer

Dixon Man Suspected of Threats to Former State Rep Demmer   On May 27th, the Dixon Police Department arrested Harley R. Delander, 28, of Dixon, following an investigation into alleged threatening communications directed toward former Illinois State Representative Tom Demmer. Delander was charged with the following ...
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