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Making an Impact in Morrison

The Sauk Valley College Foundation is spearheading a major fundraising initiative, aimed at providing full funding for Morrison School District students enrolled in the SVCC Impact Program. With a goal of $450,000, the Foundation has already raised $150,000 and is seeking an additional $300,000 ...
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Grain Bin Rescue in Walnut Ends on Positive Outcome

At 9:36 a.m on Monday, The Walnut Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call for a grain bin entrapment. Using grain bin rescue equipment the rescue crews were able to free the patient. The patient was able to climb out of the bin ...
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Whiteside County Sherriff’s Office Addresses Warrant Phone Scam

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s office has received multiple calls regarding a telephone scam where the callers are impersonating themselves as being officials with our office. The caller informs the potential victim that there is a warrant for their arrest. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will ...
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Take Caution with Candles This Holiday Season

The Illinois State Fire Marshall said they are providing the secret recipe for a fun and safe holiday season; fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. More than two of every ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column

In my last column, I discussed the importance of Voter ID in addressing voter fraud and protecting democracy. Another significant threat to democracy is the gerrymandering of legislative maps, a practice that distorts fair representation and undermines voter choice. Democrats do it in Democrat-controlled ...
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2 Sterling Men Charged in Home Invasion Case

This past Thursday, a routine check on a suspicious vehicle on Avenue K led to the arrest of two local residents, 32-year-old Jaysiah Segobiano and Okita Broadnax-Lerma. After investigating, Sterling Police charged both individuals with home invasion and criminal trespass to a residence. Additional charges ...
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Dixon Feeling Let Down After Presidents Pardon

Residents in Dixon are expressing deep frustration following President Biden’s decision to commute the prison sentence of Rita Crundwell, the city’s former comptroller who was convicted for embezzling nearly $54 million. Crundwell, who used the stolen funds for lavish personal expenses, was initially sentenced to ...
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“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” This Holiday Season

For many, the holidays represent the best time of the year a moment to come together, celebrate, reflect and enjoy the company of friends and family. Regrettably, this joyous season is also marked by a rise in traffic fatalities exacerbated by impaired driving due ...
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Andrew Chesney Reacts to Biden Decision to Commute Prison Sentence of Former Dixon Comptroller

On Thursday, President Joe Biden granted clemency to nearly 1,500 people currently serving time for a variety of crimes. One of the sentences that was commuted was the 20-year prison sentence of former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell. Crundwell pled guilty in 2012 to stealing ...
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Sullivan’s Morrison Cookie Walk

Sullivan's Bakery is rolling out an array of treats for their annual Cookie Walk, happening today, December 13th through the 15th. This festive event, perfect for cookie enthusiasts and holiday shoppers alike, will showcase over 31 unique cookie varieties. From classic chocolate chip to ...
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3 Announced Resignations in Fulton

In a significant shake-up in Fulton's city administration, three key officials have announced their resignations effective in the new year. Mayor Wendy Ottens, alongside Police Chief Nicholas Neblung and Business Manager Tammy L. Garibay, will vacate their positions, citing various challenges and frustrations with ...
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Biden Commuted The Sentence of Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell

In a historic move, President Joe Biden has granted clemency to Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon, Illinois comptroller convicted of embezzling nearly $54 million from the city. Crundwell, who was sentenced to nearly 20 years in 2013, spent just eight years behind bars before ...
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