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Whiteside County Deputy’s Respond to School Bus Crash

On Wednesday, March 10th, at approximately 3:55 PM, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office received information regarding a possible crash involving a Prophetstown/Lyndon/Tampico School District bus.  Deputies responded to the area and subsequently located the bus at Tampico Elementary School. During the course of the investigation, ...
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Strengthen Your Workforce with BEST, Inc.

Local businesses are finding it easier to strengthen their teams, thanks to an innovative initiative from BEST, Inc. Through their Work Experience program, companies can offer short-term, hands-on training to motivated job seekers with no payroll or workers’ compensation costs. BEST, Inc. covers participant ...
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Drive Safe This St. Patrick’s Day

The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office is partnering with state officials for a heightened traffic safety campaign running from March 13th, through the morning of March 23rd, to combat impaired driving during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Sheriff John F. Booker urges motorists to plan for ...
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House Republicans Talk Business, Budget, Bears at Local Forum

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie took part in a bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators last week to discuss "Business, Budget & Bears" at a dedicated forum organized by the Schaumburg Business Association. During the discussion, Leader McCombie and fellow Illinois House member Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) ...
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Christ Lutheran School hosts Spring Pancake Breakfast

Christ Lutheran School will hold its Spring Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 28th at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The breakfast will begin at 7 am and will continue through 11 am.  A delicious breakfast including pancakes, scrambled eggs, ...
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Rock Falls Chamber Announces Executive Director’s Departure

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce announces that Executive Director Sam Kersey has shared her decision to step down from her role with the organization. Sam has served as Executive Director for the past two and a half years, during which she played an important ...
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Rock Falls Water Bill will Include Water Quality Report

Rock Falls residents will soon receive crucial information with their March utility bills. The Water Department has announced that data about "unregulated contaminants," chemicals not routinely monitored by the EPA, will be included in the mailing. This move is aimed at enhancing transparency and ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Seek More Federal Aid and Education to Combat Rising Lyme Disease Cases

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for more federal support to fight Lyme disease. The House public health committee has adopted a resolution sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson, which calls for increased funding to find a cure. Swanson highlighted a rise in Lyme cases across ...
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Illinois Moves to Track and Raise Awareness of Alpha-gal Syndrome Linked to Tick Bites

Alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergic reaction linked to Lone Star tick bites, is driving new action in Illinois. State Representative Dan Swanson is backing legislation that would require the Department of Public Health to track cases of this meat and dairy allergy. If passed, ...
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Illinois Bill Seeks Greater Access to Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources

A new measure led by State Senator Christopher Belt aims to boost access to mental health support and enhance suicide prevention statewide. The proposal requires public buildings throughout Illinois to display the contact details for the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring immediate help ...
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Democrats Push for Year-Round E15 Sales To Expand Access to Markets for Farmers

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would permit the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15. This change in policy would expand access to markets for corn farmers, increase demand by over 2 billion bushels per ...
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IHSA Announces 2026 All-State Academic Team Honoring Top Illinois Student Achievers

The Illinois High School Association has unveiled the 26 standout students chosen for the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team. These honorees, recognized for excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities, will be celebrated at a banquet on April 12th in Bloomington. Each nominee maintained ...
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