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Holidays with the Symphony

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra returns with its annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert this Saturday, December 13th, at 7:30 p.m., held in the Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School. This festive evening, led by conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff, features soprano Heather Petruzelli performing ...
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Fire Safety Comes First This Holiday Season

Fire officials in Illinois are alerting residents to a heightened risk of fires as the holiday season kicks off. Candles, decorative lights, and Christmas trees raise fire hazards this time of year, with a significant number of home fires started by unattended flames or ...
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Tampico to Celebrate and Remember DJ This Sunday

The community of Tampico is coming together this weekend to celebrate the life of Douglas “DJ” Dorathy, nearly two years after a tragic distracted-driving crash claimed the lives of DJ and two friends. Sunday would have marked DJ’s 18th birthday. His mother, Chasity Dorathy, ...
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Senator Chesney on ICE Operations in Illinois

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is slamming a new law signed today by Gov. JB Pritzker. The law makes it harder for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and police to do their jobs and easier for criminals and illegals to avoid accountability. “The governor’s decision ...
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Evan Hultine Reelected Vice President of Illinois Farm Bureau with Focus on Youth Programs

Evan Hultine, a sixth-generation farmer from Bureau County, has been reelected as vice president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, securing 52% of the delegates’ vote against challenger Mark Litteken from Clinton County. Hultine’s ongoing priorities include expanding Young Leader and other youth programs, highlighting ...
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Philip Nelson Returns as 17th Illinois Farm Bureau President Pledging Transparency and Unity

Philip Nelson of Seneca has been elected as the 17th president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, securing 55.6% of the vote in a closely watched election. Nelson, who farms alongside his wife, Carmen, and their children, brings decades of leadership experience, having served as ...
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McCombie Named A Prairie State Champion

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was recently named a Prairie State Policy Champion by Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL). The award was given to key lawmakers from across the state who have been leading advocates on reining in government spending, easing Illinois’ state tax ...
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City of Sterling Update 2nd Street Progress

Commuters along 2nd Street continue to navigate delays as construction stretches on, with crews confronting both utility company scheduling setbacks and recent bad weather. This week, teams are focusing on water valve adjustments, followed by work on manhole covers next week. Officials are optimistic ...
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Ramos Settlement On Hold Til 2026

A significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding the 2021 death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos: Judge James Heuerman has granted an extension for the city of Rock Falls and two fire officials. They now have until January 12th, to file a post-trial ...
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Expect Increased Patrols Over The Holidays

The Rock Falls Police Department issued a press release announcing traffic safety campaigns from December 12th, through January 5th to prevent impaired driving and promote seatbelt use during the holiday season. The campaigns are supported by IDOT and NHTSA.   Campaigns: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," ...
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Numerous Reports of Natural Gas Odor Reported in Sterling

The City of Sterling said Monday that a strong natural gas smell in the area was linked to a leaking odorant tank at a construction site. Construction crews are working at the old natural gas substation on McNeil Rd. The crews have a leaking tank of mercaptan ...
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Eric Sorensen Fights Housing Grant Cuts and Pushes Bipartisan Solutions to End Homelessness

Congressman Eric Sorensen is urging the Trump Administration to reverse recent changes to the Continuum of Care program, which distributes housing grants to nonprofits. The new policy would cut funding for permanent supportive housing programs from 86% to just 30% of the program’s total, ...
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