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Part Fundraiser. Part Concert. ALL FUN!

The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is bringing Howl at the Moon back! The two-night event will take place on Friday, February 21st, and Saturday, February 22nd.Get ready for a unique nightlife experience! This is a high-energy, all-request show where the audience creates the ...
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Eric Sorensen Appointed to House Armed Services Committee

Congressman Eric Sorensen of Illinois' 17th District has been appointed to the House Armed Services Committee with additional roles on the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. These positions bolster his capacity to support the Rock Island Arsenal ...
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Senator Li Arellano Jr. “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive through February 7th

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr., is inviting the public to participate in the 'Valentines for Seniors' card drive. This initiative aims to brighten the lives of elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities by distributing handmade Valentine cards. Senator Arellano urges the 37th ...
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Sterling Fire Chief David Northcutt and Sheriff John F. Booker Provide Update on Fire Victim

On Tuesday January 21st, an autopsy was conducted on the female whose body was recovered on January 20, 2025 at the residence house fire in the 5500 blk of Mills Road in rural Sterling on Sunday, January 19th. The female was identified as Christina ...
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Stay Safe This Winter with Essential Carbon Monoxide and Heating Tips

The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office is stressing the importance of carbon monoxide safety and proper heating practices this winter. Residents are encouraged to have their heating systems inspected, change furnace filters regularly, and ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning. The Office ...
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Senator Arellano, Jr Launches First Annual “Valentines for Seniors”

Newly sworn-in State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) is excited to announce his Inaugural "Valentines for Seniors" Card Drive, an initiative encouraging community members across the 37th Senate District to create Valentine cards for residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. “Our senior citizens are ...
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Senator Chesney Urges Unity Behind President Trump

In response to President Donald J. Trump’s historic inauguration, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is calling on all Illinoisans—Republicans and Democrats alike—to unite behind the president’s bold leadership and unwavering commitment to the policies that make America strong.“The American people have spoken, and their message ...
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PWN Lunch and Learn Next Week

The Sauk Valley Area Professional Women's Network will host a Lunch and Learn event featuring Suzanne Ravlin, CEO of Serenity Hospice and Home, on Wednesday, January 29th, at Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling. The session will cover strategies for effective time and money management, offering ...
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Sterling Fire Claims a Life

A body was found in a home after a devastating fire on Sunday, in rural Sterling. The discovery was made on Monday by Whiteside County officials in the aftermath of the blaze that engulfed a residence on Mill Street.The fire, which drew a response ...
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Criminal Investigation at Days Inn Ends with Arrest

In a coordinated operation on Friday evening, law enforcement from Sterling Police, Rock Falls Police, and the Twin City SWAT Team, with assistance from the Illinois State Police Black Hawk Area Taskforce, arrested Michael K Donaldson.The arrest occurred at the Days Inn in Rock ...
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Ice Jams a Potential on The Rock and other Waterways

Lee County officials are warning residents about the potential for freeze-up ice jams along local rivers, including the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee. Current cold weather conditions are causing rapid river ice formation. With heavy river ice already present in certain locations, the ...
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Crews Battle Blaze Just Outside of Sterling

At approximately 3:15p.m. on Sunday, January 19th, Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department, and CGH EMS were dispatched to 5500 Mill Street in Sterling for a reported structure fire with flames and smoke visible.Mutual aid from surrounding departments was requested while units were ...
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