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Street Fest 2026

Excitement is building as Sterling gears up for its first-ever Sterling Street Fest this July. City council members have made recent updates to local ordinances, paving the way for more beverage choices within the festival’s designated “blue cup” permit zone. For the first time, ...
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Suspect Arrested After Arson Sparks Massive Fire at Green River Wildlife Area

A major grass fire in the Green River State Wildlife Management Area was intentionally set around 11:11 AM. Lee County authorities took 21-year-old Trent W. Schafer of Kasbeer, a volunteer firefighter, into custody after witnesses detained him at the scene. Witnesses observed Schafer exiting ...
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Woodlawn Receives Grant from Do It Best Foundation

 Woodlawn Arts Academy has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Do It Best Foundation to support the Academy’s four 2026 theater productions. The grant will help cover the cost of the rights, costuming and sets for the shows. “This grant helps us keep from raising tuition fees, allowing more students to experience ...
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Dogwood Improvements Planned

Dog owners at Dogwood in Thomas Park are taking initiative, forming a committee dedicated to improving the popular dog park. Members have met with the Sterling Park District to explore upgrades including clearer signage, additional seating, and more shade trees. Alongside comfort enhancements, the ...
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The Whiteside Forum Scheduled for March 22nd

The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of "This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie," on Sunday March 22nd, at 2:00pm in Morrison. Clark "Bucky" Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer and songwriter who ...
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Arson Suspect Detained in Connection to Friday Fires

A 21-year-old man faces arson charges after authorities say he set a fire at the Green River State Wildlife Management Area, torching 700 acres of grassland. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters battled the rapidly spreading blaze for hours, with assistance from ...
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Project NOW Secures 1.85 Million to Expand Head Start Programs in Quad Cities

A major boost is coming to early childhood education in the Quad Cities, as Project NOW, Inc. secures nearly $1.85 million in federal funding for Head Start programs. Congressman Eric Sorensen highlighted the investment’s impact, emphasizing that early learning opportunities like Head Start give ...
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Congressman Eric Sorensen Voices Concern Over Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to strike Iran: “I am deeply worried about the President’s decision to strike Iran, circumventing Congress. “Without an articulated plan to protect our national security and the safety of our ...
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Chicago Fire Soccer Fans Can Now Get Official Team License Plates in Illinois

Chicago Fire Soccer fans can now showcase their team spirit on Illinois roads with a new specialty license plate, just in time for the club’s home opener at Soldier Field. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the plates, which feature the club’s official logo ...
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Haybale Fire Draws Multi Agency Response

Firefighters from thirteen departments joined forces earlier this week to contain a massive hay bale fire along the 6000 block of West Pines Road, located between Polo and Oregon. The intense blaze prompted an extensive mutual-aid response, as crews worked urgently to prevent flames ...
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Technology Advancement Coming to Prophetstown Fire Protection District

The Prophetstown Fire Protection District has officially adopted the First Due Reporting System, an integrated, cloud-based platform designed to enhance operational efficiency. With this move, firefighters and staff will manage incident reports, training records, and equipment inventories from a single interface. The transition places Prophetstown ...
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Vehicle Stolen in Rock Falls Ends Up in Dixon after Pursuit

Authorities in Rock Falls are actively seeking a suspect involved in the theft of a vehicle late Wednesday. After the stolen car was flagged by license plate readers, deputies from Lee County pursued the vehicle, which ultimately crashed near Dixon. The driver then escaped ...
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