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McCombie Column: Enough Excuses, DCFS Is Failing Our Kids

Illinois law—put in place in 1997 and strengthened in 2008—clearly mandates that DCFS publicly release incident-specific reports for every child death or serious injury under its watch, with findings and policy recommendations attached. These reports are meant to prevent further tragedies by exposing failures, ...
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Grand Marshal Nominations Open for 72nd Fiesta Parade

The 72nd annual Fiesta Parade will be held on September 20, 2025. This community tradition is organized and implemented by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business Leaders Committee. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal. Individuals, groups, ...
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Whiteside County Fair Press Release

Whiteside County Fair office will be open for business beginning Monday, Aug. 4th, for the entire week prior to the 154th annual Whiteside County Fair which kicks off Aug. 12th. The office of the secretary and treasurer are in the building near the grandstand at ...
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Spain Announces Re-Election Bid

State Representative Ryan Spain, one of two Deputy Republican Leaders in the Illinois House, officially launched his re-election bid for his 73rd District Illinois House seat this week. “As we have finally seen justice served this year, I was proud to be one of three Republican ...
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“George Fest” in Rock Falls This Saturday

The City of Rock Falls is providing notice of street closures related to the “George Fest” event scheduled for downtown Rock Falls on Saturday, July 26th. Beginning at 6:00am on Saturday, July 26th the following roads will be closed to all traffic and parking. Barricades ...
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Rep. Spain Blasts Pritzker for Fake Outrage

Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker suggested to reporters that the state might need to “counterbalance” Illinois’ congressional districts to be even more in favor of Democrats after reports that Texas is considering redrawing its current districts for Congress. This is despite the fact that ...
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Beware of New Scam Targeting Illinois Residents with Fake Traffic Ticket Texts

Illinois residents are being targeted by a new scam text falsely claiming to be from the “Illinois Department of Vehicles.” This message warns recipients about supposed unpaid traffic tickets and threatens license suspension beginning July 23, 2025. Authorities stress that Illinois does not have ...
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National Night Out in Macomb

Macomb Police Department is gearing up for its 3rd Annual National Night Out on August 5th from 5 to 7 pm at 120 South McArthur Street. This community block party brings residents together with police, fire, EMS, and nearly 50 social service agencies. Families ...
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Four-Vehicle Crash Involving Commercial Truck on Illinois Route 84

At approximately 6:15 AM on Monday, July 21st, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a four-vehicle traffic crash on Illinois Route 84 near the intersection of Lock Road in rural Fulton.  An initial investigation by responding deputies and the Sheriff's ...
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Wildlife Reports Appreciated by IDNR

Armadillos are an established species in southern Illinois, but officials now are examining whether their territory is moving northward. According to officials with the Forest Preserve District of Will County, the state’s Department of Natural Resources is asking residents report any sightings of the animal in the ...
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Shots Fired Call Leads to Arrest in Dixon

The Dixon Police Department announces the arrest of Kairyn Lottman, age 18, of Dixon, IL for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony) and Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition without Requisite Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (Class A Misdemeanor). This morning, at approximately 4:25am, the Dixon ...
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Join the Friends of the Hennepin Canal for a Scenic July 20th Hike

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join this month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike, set for Sunday, July 20, 2025. The group will trek the 4.2-mile “Barred Owl” segment along the feeder canal, traveling from Bridge 59 to Bridge 62. Hikers should gather at ...
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