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Illinois SNAP Benefits Restored After Federal Shutdown

Illinois residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can expect relief as the Illinois Department of Human Services confirms the restoration of full USDA SNAP benefits after the recent federal shutdown. Officials state that all recipients will receive their complete November benefits by ...
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Arrest Made in October Shooting Incident

A 36-year-old Sterling resident, Robert Bellows Jr., has been taken into custody after a home on East Avenue was struck by gunfire late last month. The incident occurred at around 10:20 p.m. on October 30th. No one was injured, and authorities believe the shooting ...
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Settlement Hearing in Ramos Trial Moves to Deliberation

A Whiteside County jury is preparing to deliberate on whether alleged missteps by two Rock Falls fire officials contributed to the death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos in December 2021. Ramos died after falling through a burning floor into a basement while battling ...
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City-Wide Christmas Decorating Contest

The City of Sterling is officially launching our City-Wide Christmas Decorating Contest, and we’re calling on every home and business to unleash their inner holiday superstar. Big lights, bold inflatables, glowing reindeer, synchronized sparkle shows if it jingles or twinkles, we want to see ...
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No Injuries Reported in Rural Morrison Home Explosion

Crews responded to a house explosion Thursday evening in rural Whiteside County. Calls started being received by dispatch around 5:40 pm.The explosion impacted a house along Kruger Road between Morrison and Fulton.  At the scene, crews found a large debris field from the explosion ...
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Nominations for the 12th Annual Chamber Champion Award Available

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Sauk Valley Area Chamber Champion Award—the region’s highest honor recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and community impact.This distinguished award celebrates an individual or group whose dedication, vision, and actions have made the ...
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Chesney Slams Sorensen’s Shutdown Vote

Following a recent vote by House Rep. Eric Sorensen to attempt to prolong the federal government shutdown, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) released the following statement:“Tonight, Eric Sorensen, the Democrat representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, spat in the face of northwestern Illinoisans. With ...
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Ramos Settlement Trail May Continue Into Next Week

Emotional testimony filled the Whiteside County Courthouse as Brittney Ramos described the profound loss of her husband, Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos. Speaking before a 12-member jury, Brittney recounted how her family’s life changed after Garrett, 38, died in December 2021 while fighting a ...
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Single Vehicle Accident Claims Driver

On Monday, November 10th, at approximately 1:20 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 52, west of Vanbuskirk Road. This location is between Mt. Carroll and Lanark.Emergency crews responded and located a vehicle ...
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The Whiteside Forum Presents Central Asia

The Whiteside Forum has invited one of our favorite speakers, Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, on Sunday November 23rd, to present "Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century" starting at 2:00pm.  We will meet at our customary location ...
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U.S. 30 Mississippi River Bridge Work is Underway

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced today that work is underway on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge near Fulton. Work will include a bridge inspection and repairs to the structure.One lane will be closed on the bridge from 8 a.m. to 2 ...
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Jury Shown Emotional Photos During Hearing

Whiteside County jurors have been shown poignant family photos and heartfelt testimony as the civil trial over Sterling Fire Lieutenant Garrett Ramos' line-of-duty death enters its second week. Ramos, 38, died in December 2021 after falling through a burning floor into an unrecognized basement ...
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