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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column

For generations, Americans have believed in a simple principle that our elections should be honest, secure, and decided by the citizens of this country. As the March 17th Primary Election approaches, that basic idea is under attack by far-left politicians who care more about gaining ...
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Not Guilty Plea Entered in Lee County Arson Case

Trent W. Schafer, a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter from Kasbeer, entered a not guilty plea in Lee County Circuit Court. Authorities have charged Schafer with allegedly igniting the 700-acre grass fire that swept through the Green River State Wildlife Management Area last Friday. Investigators say the ...
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Celebrate Pi Day in Morrison

Set sail for a mathematical adventure at Odell Public Library on March 14th, as the community celebrates Pi Day. From 1:00 to 3:14 p.m., participants of all ages can join a “pi”rate treasure hunt, blending math challenges with pie-themed activities. Successful treasure hunters will ...
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March’s Job Search Workshop at the Sterling Public Library

The Sterling Public Library will be hosting a Job Search Workshop on Tuesday, March 10th. 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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City of Sterling Approves Parking Improvements Downtown

Sterling’s City Council has approved an economic incentive for Liven Holdings LLC to upgrade the parking lot at 502 E. Second Street. The $42,000 project will reconfigure the lot’s layout, allowing drivers to exit straight onto Second Street, eliminating the need to back into ...
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McCombie Delivers Essential Infrastructure Funds to Lanark

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie met with local current and former elected officials today to celebrate essential funding delivered to the City of Lanark to help with local infrastructure improvements. Leader McCombie secured the release of $112,500 in capital infrastructure funds for the City of ...
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Are You Ready for Severe Weather Season?

Thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, floods, and power outages are all possible during Illinois' spring weather season. That is why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) is urging all residents to take steps to prepare during Severe Weather Preparedness Month this March. “Millions ...
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2027–2030 Strategic Plan for SVCC Gets Underway

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) is developing its 2027–2030 Strategic Plan to set goals that support our mission, vision, and values. As we improve our campus and services, we are committed to staying responsive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of the Sauk Valley ...
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Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Training Together Gets Closer

The Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments have been awarded an $825,000 federal grant to construct a regional fire training tower. This initiative comes in response to the tragic 2021 line-of-duty death of Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos. The planned facility will provide realistic, scenario-based ...
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Agricultural Safety Thru The Illinois Extension Office

The Illinois Extension office, serving Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties, is spotlighting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week starting March 30th. Organizers aim to raise awareness about the dangers of working in and around grain bins, urging farm workers and rural communities to prioritize ...
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Fire Department Tackle Structure Fire in Dixon

A large structure fire erupted early Monday morning at 2:21 AM on the 1100 block of West First Street. Crews from Dixon City and Dixon Rural fire departments responded swiftly, with assistance from seven neighboring departments, including Sterling, Rock Falls, and Polo. According to ...
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Touch A Truck is Recognized as “The Big One”

Rock Falls is making national headlines as its "Touch-A-Truck" event claims the title of the largest in the United States. Organizers confirmed yesterday that after featuring over 170 vehicles in 2025, the event will expand to a larger downtown location next year. Scheduled for ...
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