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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column: Protecting Election Integrity

On November 5th, voters across the country went to the polls at near-record numbers. Early voting and vote-by-mail participation also reached historic highs. But amid this surge in voter engagement, there remains a significant divide in how states approach one of the most fundamental ...
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Rock Falls Teen to Be Charged as an Adult

17-year-old Harrison Webb has been charged as an adult with four felonies, including attempted murder. Last Wednesday, officials rushed to the scene after a shooting report at Pizza Ranch, arriving to find patrons and staff either fled or barricaded. The victim, another 17-year-old employee, survived ...
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Feliz Navidad Fiesta is Back at Hancock County Outreach Center

The holiday spirit will come alive at the Hancock County Outreach Center in Carthage on Wednesday, December 11th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In partnership with Memorial Hospital, the Hancock County Outreach Center invites the community to a festive, family- friendly event filled ...
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Military Friendly Selects WIU’s Samantha Klingler

Western Illinois University is proud to announce that Samantha Klingler, executive director of Student Success & Wellness and Vice President for Student Success, has been recognized by Military Friendly® as a 2024 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education. This prestigious honor highlights ...
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“Ageing, Caregiving, and Resources” at The Next Whiteside Forum

Are you or your parents old and wonder what to expect and what resources are available to cope as health and vigor decline? If you are fortunate enough to have this problem, please join us as we listen to a presentation and discussion on ...
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Large Outside Fire at Cimco Recycling Monday Morning

There was a large fire at Cimco Recycling at their Galt Road location Monday morning.. The Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department and CGH EMS received a dispatch for the incident approximately 7:40am.. Upon arrival, there were two scrap piles with fire involvement, with ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney Applauds Federal Court Ruling

On Friday, Federal District Court Judge Stephen P. McGlynn ruled Illinois’ so-called Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), which bans semi-automatic firearms and their magazines, unconstitutional. He also stayed the injunction for 30 days to provide time for the State to appeal the decision. In ...
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Arrest Made in Pizza Ranch Shooting

A 17-year-old from Rock Falls has been charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, following a recent shooting  that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The arrest occurred without incident at his home on Friday, November 8th, after a warrant was issued. The charges come ...
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Marine Veteran SRC Student

Before he was a Spoon River College student, Ted Eifert of Rushville served five years in the US Marine Corps as a Ground Radio Repairman 2841, and obtained the rank of sergeant. He’s now using his veteran’s benefits to prepare for a nursing career. “College ...
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Operation Connect-A-Vet

As Veterans Day draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is stepping up to support those who served. Through the relaunched Operation Connect-A-Vet, the organization aims to bridge gaps between veterans and vital resources. With Illinois housing over half a million veterans, the initiative is critical. The ...
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Dickens on The Square

The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 7th, in historic downtown Macomb. This year’s event promises to be filled with all the beloved holiday favorites, including horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival ...
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District Libraries Celebrating Family Reading Night

Spoon River College is gearing up for its 33rd Annual Family Reading Night on Thursday, November 21st, under the theme "Read. Renew. Repeat." This beloved event unites libraries and schools across the SRC district in a collaborative effort to promote family reading time. With ...
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