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Vehicle Stolen in Rock Falls Ends Up in Dixon after Pursuit

Authorities in Rock Falls are actively seeking a suspect involved in the theft of a vehicle late Wednesday. After the stolen car was flagged by license plate readers, deputies from Lee County pursued the vehicle, which ultimately crashed near Dixon. The driver then escaped ...
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Lee County Drug Court Recognized by Rep Fritts

State Representative Brad Fritts of Dixon honored the Lee County Drug Court Team this week as the program marked its 20th anniversary. Established to help individuals battling addiction, the drug court focuses on rehabilitation rather than incarceration, offering participants an alternative path to recovery. ...
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WIU to Host 2026 Western Illinois Senior Games

Western Illinois University will host the 2026 Western Illinois Senior Games on Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th, welcoming older adults from across the region for two days of competition, community, and celebration. The Games will feature a variety of competitive events, including golf, ...
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Alexis 7th grader was House Page for a Day

Colum Morgan, a 7th grader at United Junior High School, served as a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. He was the guest of State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha). “Colum is a bright student with a bright future,” Swanson said. ...
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Shift Change Evaluated at Rock Falls Fire Department

Rock Falls city officials have given the green light to a new work schedule for the local fire department. Under a memorandum of understanding, firefighters will test a 48/96 shift pattern for one year, beginning May 1st. This schedule means firefighters will work 48 ...
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Improvements Ahead for Erie Middle School

Erie Middle School will soon undergo a significant summer transformation after the Board of Education approved several major projects at their latest meeting. The centerpiece is a $700,000 track and field resurfacing, addressing both functionality and safety. Plans include a complete overhaul of the ...
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Road Work Returns to Sterling Soon

Sterling has outlined its ambitious street work plan for 2026, with a major focus on infrastructure upgrades. The city is set to invest $4.9 million in the complete reconstruction of Griswold and Woodburn Avenues, targeting improved road conditions and safety. In addition, resurfacing efforts ...
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Public Safety Building in The Works for SVCC

Sauk Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees is advancing plans for a $36 million public safety building on campus. The 40,000-square-foot facility is proposed for the east side of the main building and will become home to the college’s criminal justice program and a ...
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Freeport Woman Has DUI Hearing Set

A Freeport woman faces a felony aggravated DUI charge after a Christmas Day crash in Sterling Township left a 4-year-old injured. Whiteside County Court documents reveal that Taylor Winston’s blood alcohol content was over 0.16 at the time of the incident, more than twice ...
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Booker is Still The Sheriff

Sheriff John F. Booker will retain his role as Whiteside County Sheriff after the 2026 election filing period passed without any challengers entering the race. Booker has more than 30 years of service in the department and credits community trust for the uncontested race. ...
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Updated Curriculum Set for Morrison School District

Morrison High School is set to launch an updated Social Studies curriculum beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. The revamped program will cover U.S. History, World History, and Advanced Placement Geography courses. School officials say the investment totals around $21,333, aimed at providing students ...
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Love’s is On The Way

Construction will soon get underway on the new Love’s Travel Stop near Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88. Local officials say the project, set to start this month, is expected to bring new jobs and increased convenience for travelers and truck drivers passing through ...
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