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Wednesday, March 4 by Tom Katz

Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Training Together Gets Closer

The Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments have been awarded an $825,000 federal grant to construct a regional fire training tower. This initiative comes in response to the tragic 2021 line-of-duty death of Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos. The planned facility will provide realistic, scenario-based ...

Tuesday, March 3 by Tom Katz

Agricultural Safety Thru The Illinois Extension Office

The Illinois Extension office, serving Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties, is spotlighting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week starting March 30th. Organizers aim to raise awareness about the dangers of working in and around grain bins, urging farm workers and rural communities to prioritize ...

Tuesday, March 3 by Tom Katz

Fire Department Tackle Structure Fire in Dixon

A large structure fire erupted early Monday morning at 2:21 AM on the 1100 block of West First Street. Crews from Dixon City and Dixon Rural fire departments responded swiftly, with assistance from seven neighboring departments, including Sterling, Rock Falls, and Polo. According to ...

Tuesday, March 3 by Tom Katz

Touch A Truck is Recognized as “The Big One”

Rock Falls is making national headlines as its "Touch-A-Truck" event claims the title of the largest in the United States. Organizers confirmed yesterday that after featuring over 170 vehicles in 2025, the event will expand to a larger downtown location next year. Scheduled for ...

Tuesday, March 3 by Tom Katz

Street Fest 2026

Excitement is building as Sterling gears up for its first-ever Sterling Street Fest this July. City council members have made recent updates to local ordinances, paving the way for more beverage choices within the festival’s designated “blue cup” permit zone. For the first time, ...

Monday, March 2 by Tom Katz

Dixon Police Report for March 2nd

Jessica Engelkens, age 41, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of North Galena Avenue on February 27th , at 9:41 PM., for a Lee County Failure to Appear Warrant and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Engelkens was released from custody with a ...

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Monday, March 2 by Tom Katz

Woodlawn Receives Grant from Do It Best Foundation

Woodlawn Arts Academy has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Do It Best Foundation to support the Academy’s four 2026 theater productions. The grant will help cover the cost of the rights, costuming and sets for the shows. “This grant helps us keep from raising tuition fees, allowing more students to experience ...

Monday, March 2 by Tom Katz

Dogwood Improvements Planned

Dog owners at Dogwood in Thomas Park are taking initiative, forming a committee dedicated to improving the popular dog park. Members have met with the Sterling Park District to explore upgrades including clearer signage, additional seating, and more shade trees. Alongside comfort enhancements, the ...

Monday, March 2 by Tom Katz

The Whiteside Forum Scheduled for March 22nd

The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of "This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie," on Sunday March 22nd, at 2:00pm in Morrison. Clark "Bucky" Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer and songwriter who ...

Monday, March 2 by Tom Katz

Arson Suspect Detained in Connection to Friday Fires

A 21-year-old man faces arson charges after authorities say he set a fire at the Green River State Wildlife Management Area, torching 700 acres of grassland. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters battled the rapidly spreading blaze for hours, with assistance from ...

Friday, February 27 by Tom Katz

Haybale Fire Draws Multi Agency Response

Firefighters from thirteen departments joined forces earlier this week to contain a massive hay bale fire along the 6000 block of West Pines Road, located between Polo and Oregon. The intense blaze prompted an extensive mutual-aid response, as crews worked urgently to prevent flames ...

Friday, February 27 by Tom Katz

Technology Advancement Coming to Prophetstown Fire Protection District

The Prophetstown Fire Protection District has officially adopted the First Due Reporting System, an integrated, cloud-based platform designed to enhance operational efficiency. With this move, firefighters and staff will manage incident reports, training records, and equipment inventories from a single interface. The transition places Prophetstown ...

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