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Rep. Ryan Spain passes “DJ’s Law” for teen driver safety

State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15th, honoring the life of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy before passing legislation proposed by his family to improve safety for young drivers in ...
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Whiteside Forum Event Press Release

The Whiteside Forum will host Lt. Jessica Tosh on Sunday April 26th to address the topic of “Homelessness.”  Jessica serves as a Corps Officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center and brings vast experience and knowledge to her role, interacts with the ...
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Fritts meets with gun owners on Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day

Illinois gun owners gathered in Springfield Wednesday for this year’s Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD). Those in attendance sent a message to lawmakers in the capitol: gun owners are not backing down as Democrats in Springfield continue to push restrictive firearm policies. After ceremonies at ...
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Suspect Flees Police by Jumping into The Rock River

The search for London Thomas of Dixon, Illinois, continues after a major river rescue effort ended without success. Thomas was last seen late April 13th,  jumping from the Peoria Avenue Bridge while fleeing police. The incident began with reports of disorderly conduct and harassment at ...
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McCombie – Dem Majority Only Support Penalty Enhancements When it Fits Their Agenda

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently stated that penalty enhancements are often warranted, but the Democrat majority only supports penalty enhancements when it fits their agenda. In 2018 DCFS worker Pam Knight was beaten while trying to take a 2-year-old boy into protective custody ...
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Youth Turkey Hunt Results

Illinois youth turkey hunters have achieved a new milestone this 2026 season, with a record-setting 2,318 birds harvested statewide, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Southern counties, including Jefferson, topped the statewide tally. Closer to home, Whiteside County reported 25 turkeys harvested by young ...
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Veterans Get Together at WCSC

Veterans at the Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling have two special opportunities to connect with fellow servicemembers. The 2nd Friday of each month, at 9:00 AM, the Veterans Coffee Hour welcomes local veterans for a relaxing start to the day, featuring conversation and ...
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Sidewalk Improvements in Sterling Get an Upgrade

Starting May 1st, Sterling residents will see a significant change in the way sidewalk repairs are handled. The city will now provide the labor for replacing damaged sidewalks, with homeowners only responsible for the cost of concrete materials. This update replaces the previous program, ...
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And the Winner is of the Easter Egg Coloring Contest…

Presented by Angelo's Pizzeria and CGH Medical Center
The 2026 Easter Egg Coloring Contest sponsored by Angelo's Pizzeria and CGH Medical Center results are in!       We would like to thank all of the students and teachers that participated in this fun activity. We would also like to thank are amazing ...
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April’s Job Search Workshop at the Sterling Public Library

The Sterling Public Library will be hosting a Job Search Workshop on Tuesday, April 14th. The workshop begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. at the library. As in every month, Representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) and Illinois Department of Employment Security ...
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Awards Presented at the 3rd Annual Focus on Photography Art Exhibit Reception

Awards were presented for the 3rd Annual Focus on Photography Art Exhibit at the opening reception at the Coliseum Museum on Friday, April 10th. Judge Danielle Koenig recognized the following artists who entered their art in the exhibit that is now on display on the ...
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Whiteside County Courts Are Being Tested

Scott Hagerman, the Rock Falls resident convicted in a 2025 beating case, is seeking to overturn his seven-year prison sentence. Hagerman’s legal team claims that his right to a fair trial was compromised by the jury selection process in Whiteside County. The appeal centers on ...
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