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Senator Li Arellano Jr to Host Special Legislative Update in Princeton

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) will host a Special Legislative Update on Wednesday, November 19th, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Princeton City Hall in Princeton, IL.Senator Arellano’s Special Legislative Update will provide a great opportunity for residents of the 37th District to ...
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Reindeer Feed Store Fun

Bureau County Ag in the Classroom will kick off the fun holiday season by hosting a free Reindeer Feed Store at the Princeton Christmas Walk on November 22nd & 23rd, in the Prouty Building on Main Street from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Have you ...
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Rep. Fritts Hosts Medicare 101 Event

Join the Office of State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) and the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging for a FREE, informational Medicare 101 event. The event will specifically focus on individuals who are thinking about or currently in the process of retiring.Local residents can ...
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Senator Chesney Reacts to Reopening the Federal Government

Over the weekend there was movement within the U.S. Senate to end the stalemate and reopen the federal government. Upon learning of the news, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement:“I am pleased to know that a handful of Democrats have ...
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Ramos Settlement Hearing Continues

A Detroit-based fire investigator took the stand Friday to sharply criticize Rock Falls fire officials for their handling of a deadly house fire in December 2021. Testifying in a civil trial, Wendy Sanders outlined a series of missed steps and lapses in protocol she ...
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Sterling Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire

The Sterling Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1812 E 4th St in Sterling Friday afternoon at approximately 15:48. Sterling Fire was assisted on the scene by the Rock Falls Fire Department, Dixon City Fire department, as well as Sterling Police, Whiteside ...
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Illinois Expands Library Funding to Support More Communities and Residents

Illinois public libraries are set to benefit from a major increase in state funding under new legislation championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Changes to the Equalization Aid Grant formula will expand eligibility from just 17 libraries to 108, broadening support to more ...
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Illinois Rises to Second in Nation for Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts

Illinois has earned an “A” grade on Shared Hope International’s Just Like Me Report Cards, a leap from a previous “F,” thanks to new trauma-informed human trafficking legislation. Governor JB Pritzker recently signed the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act, establishing a ...
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2025 Veterans Day Program

The Sterling American Legion Post 296 is set to host a Veterans Day ceremony at the Sterling High School Centennial Auditorium, Tuesday November 11th , at 11:00 a.m. . Community members are invited to the event, where Lieutenant Commander Andrew Heil will deliver the keynote ...
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United Way of Whiteside County Launches Emergency Meal Program for Students

United Way of Whiteside County is launching an emergency weekend meals program beginning Friday, November 14th to support school-age children affected by the ongoing SNAP benefit pause. The program will provide four shelf-stable meals each Friday to students who qualify for free and reduced-price ...
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Rep. Fritts Honors First State Bank for October Local Business Highlight

For his October 2025 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) recognized First State Bank in Mendota. Founded in 1940, First State Bank has served local families and small businesses for generations. They now serve communities across the region with 19 locations.“I chose ...
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Ramos Settlement Hearing Starts with Attorney’s Opening Statements

Jurors in Whiteside County are hearing emotional opening statements in the civil trial regarding the death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos. Ramos died in December 2021 after falling through a burning floor during a mutual aid response in rural Rock Falls.Attorneys for his ...
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