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Cultivating Mental Health Awareness in the Farming Community

May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month—a timely reminder, especially in the agricultural community, that strength includes recognizing personal challenges. Farmers and ranchers are often praised for self-reliance, but no one should bear emotional burdens alone. Stress, uncertainty, and constant care for others can ...
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City of Sterling Appoints Fire Chief

Sterling City Manager Scott Shumard has named David Northcutt as the next Fire Chief of the Sterling Fire Department, with the appointment effective April 30, 2025. Northcutt brings more than two decades of fire service experience, having served as Deputy Chief in Sterling and previously ...
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Tragic Collision on Lomax Road Claims Young Life in Whiteside County Wednesday Afternoon

The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving an SUV and a dirt bike on Lomax Road. The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office responded to the accident on April 30, 2025, around 3:30 PM in the 18000 block of Lomax Road. Deputies ...
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Rep. Fritts Honors Flight Deck for April Local Business Highlight

For his April 2025 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Flight Deck in Rochelle. Rep. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for her contributions to the community. “This month, I chose ...
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Woman Rescued from Silo Roof Near Sterling City Hall

The City of Sterling announced today a citizen came to the dispatch center and reported a female had entered a silo next to City Hall and was now on its roof. The initial activation was approximately 1057am and brought an initial response from Sterling ...
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Senator Arellano, Jr Announces May Mobile Constituent Services

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) and his staff will continue their Mobile Constituent Services program across the 37th Senate District with ten stops scheduled for May. "Constituent services are the foundation of what we do. Our mobile office hours are about making government more ...
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I-88 construction in Whiteside County begins May 5th

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, a two-year construction project on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County will begin Monday, May 5th. The work zone will be from the U.S. 30 interchange (exit 44) in Rock Falls to just west of ...
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Car Crashes Into Chatham After School Camp, Resulting in Four Tragic Deaths

Tragedy struck Chatham this afternoon as a vehicle crashed into the YNOT After School Camp on Breckenridge Road. Authorities report the car first struck several people outside the building before plowing through the structure, hitting more inside, then exiting through the west wall. Four ...
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Dixon Police Report for Monday, April 28th

Whitney A Shumaker, age 37, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 600 block ofNorth Galena Avenue on April 24th,  at 6:08 PM., for a Lee County Failure To Appear Warrant. Shumaker posted bond and was released with a pending court date. Dominique A. DeJesus, age ...
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1st Press Release for the 2025 Whiteside County Fair

The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks back again on THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025, and you will get to see the famous BIG FOOT truck at this year’s fair. Monster trucks have been a favorite ...
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Permanent Daylight Savings Bill Given House Committee Hearing

A bill introduced this spring in the Illinois House of Representatives dealing with permanent Daylight Savings Time, was given a subject matter hearing in the House State Government committee this week. House Bill 39 would amend the Standard Time Act, so daylight saving time would be the year-round ...
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Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell Moving On

The City of Dixon is preparing for a leadership change as Police Chief Steve Howell steps down. During the latest City Council meeting, members expressed gratitude for Howell’s dedication, with Councilman Bishop also highlighting Interim Chief Deputy Doug Lehman’s service. City Manager Dan Langloss confirmed ...
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