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Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional

ATLANTA (AP) — Two groups on Wednesday sued to overturn a law extending the elected terms of Georgia’s public service commissioners, saying it violates the state constitution for the five Republicans to be allowed to serve terms longer than six years. Georgia WAND Education Fund, ...
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Whiteside County Fair Lees Than 4 Weeks Away

The Whiteside County 153rd Fair is a month away and another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place that is sure to wow all crowds! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 13th and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 17th, and you will ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney Offers Summer 2024 Legislative Survey

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is offering residents of the 45th Senate District an opportunity to weigh in on issues of importance through a new Summer 2024 Survey. The survey, which features multiple choice and open-ended questions, was recently mailed to households throughout the district, ...
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“Broil & Boil” Pork and Corn Lunch

The Sterling Noon and Rock Falls Rotary Clubs will again team up and host a combined BBQ Pork Chop and Corn Boil lunch on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Sterling Marketplace (Farmer’s Market) from 11AM-1PM. Lunch is twelve dollars and includes a Butcher Shop seasoned broiled pork chop sandwich, two Poci’s ears of corn, chips, cookie, and water. “Our Sterling Rotary Club is over 100 years strong, ...
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‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death

NEW YORK (AP) — Wednesday marks 10 years since the death of Eric Garner at the hands of New York City police officers made “I can’t breathe” a rallying cry. Bystander video showed Garner gasping the phrase while locked in a police chokehold and spurred ...
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Kewanee Hit by EF1 Tornado Monday Night

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has confirmed an EF1 tornado struck Kewanee Monday night, causing extreme damage.  According to NWS - Quad Cities, “Our storm survey team is still working on getting the specific details to us and that will be ...
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Deadline Extended for Illinois State Fair Online Livestock Exhibitor Registration

Due to the extreme weather experienced throughout the State of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Agriculture is extending the Junior Livestock Entry Deadline to Thursday, July 18th at 5 p.m. As a reminder, exhibitor registration moved online this year using ShoWorks. This new system, and ...
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Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day in Kewanee

In Kewanee, residents face a delay in trash collection services due to the aftermath of a severe storm. The storm, which caused considerable damage throughout the area, has pushed back garbage pickup schedules by a day. This adjustment gives public works teams the necessary ...
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Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Meeting To Be Held

The Bureau County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee will be meeting Wednesday, July 31st. The meeting will be held at the Bureau County Farm Bureau building. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with pizza. If you are a Farm Bureau member, or want to ...
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Severe Weather and Shaking in Northern Illinois

Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about ...
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Kewanee/Wethersfield Townships Declared Local State of Emergency

The Henry County Office of Emergency Management has declared a local state of emergency for Kewanee and Wethersfield Townships. Residents in these areas who are uninsured or underinsured and do not have the physical ability to clear downed trees from their property, may request ...
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Widespread Power Outages and Damage Following Strong Storms

There are widespread power outages throughout the area. Thousands are without power in the immediate area. There are trees down, power lines down, roads are blocked, highways are blocked, so stay home if possible. Travel will be difficult.  Parts of Kewanee got more than ...
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