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Yard Waste Pick Up Still a Few Weeks Out

With temperatures more typical of late spring, local residents are eager to tackle yard work earlier than usual this year. Sterling City officials, however, are urging everyone to keep grass clippings, branches, and leaves out of the streets. The street sweepers have not begun ...
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Spring Posting for Lee County

The Lee County Highway Department has announced that spring postings for county highways went into effect on February 18th. These seasonal restrictions set limits on maximum gross weights for various vehicle types to protect roadways during the thaw season. For example, vehicles with two axles ...
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Rep. Swanson reacts to Governor’s state budget address

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) made the following comment after Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his 2026 State of the State and state budget address Wednesday afternoon in the House chamber at the Illinois Capitol. “In spite of the Governor’s claims, Illinois’ fiscal problems are ...
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Sterling Police Report for February 20th

Sterling Police have handed out multiple citations following a series of traffic stops on First Avenue Bridge and Locust Street. Officers cited drivers for a range of offenses: expired registration, speeding, operating with suspended registration, driving without insurance, and criminal trespass. Authorities emphasize that ...
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Dixon Police Report for February 20th

Nicole Foss, age 42, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1300 block of Christiana Terrace on February 18th,  at 9:45 AM., for a Ogle County Warrant, a Rockford Police Department Warrant, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Foss was transported to the Lee County ...
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Gaming Fees Set to Go Up in Rock Falls

Rock Falls City Council has voted to raise annual fees on video gaming machines from $125 to $175 per unit. The measure passed with a 5-3 majority after heated discussion. Supporters argued the increase brings the city closer to fees charged by Sterling and ...
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Residents in Lee County Invited to Property Tax 101 Information

Lee County residents will have a chance to learn more about local property taxes at a special “Property Tax 101” informational session set for March 4th. The session comes as debate intensifies over tax levy rates and public spending. At a recent meeting, the ...
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Arellano Calls Out Flawed Economics in Governor’s Budget

“Today’s budget proposal highlights the ongoing failures of Illinois’ current administration. Another record-breaking budget, filled with more taxes and more spending, makes it clear: Governor Pritzker’s economics are flawed. “Once again, Illinois continues to trail national economic growth, as it has all seven years under ...
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CGH Introduces IDPH-Approved CNA Program

CGH Medical Center is launching an IDPH-approved Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program designed to make starting a healthcare career more accessible. The program offers full-time paid employment with all required training to safely and compassionately provide care for patients, while also preparing participants for the ...
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Fritts Responds to State of the State Address

“After today’s State of the State and Budget Address, one thing is clearer than ever: Governor Pritzker is setting himself up for a White House run. Unfortunately, Illinois citizens will only continue to suffer as the Governor remains far more focused on his national ...
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Sterling Man Looking at 4 Years in Prison

A Sterling man faces four years behind bars following his guilty plea to two separate aggravated battery charges. One of the incidents involved an assault on a police officer, escalating the severity of sentencing. Court documents reveal the offenses occurred several months apart, with ...
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Upgrades Coming Soon to Fulton School District

The River Bend School District is revising its construction strategy after gathering input from local residents seeking cost-effective solutions. Officials will now focus on building a new physical education facility at the Middle School and a wrestling and multipurpose space at the High School. ...
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