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Lanes reopening where possible for Independence Day holiday travel

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6th.The ...
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Celebrate Responsibly This 4th of July

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, I want to take a moment to remind the residents of Whiteside County to enjoy the holiday safely, respectfully, and within the law. Fireworks are a tradition on the 4th of July, and we know many of you ...
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Pets Lost in Monday Afternoon Fire

On Monday, June 30th, a call to Station 1 at 4:27pm required the Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department, CGH EMS and Sterling Police Department be dispatched for a possible extinguished structure fire.Fire units arrived to find the occupant outside and stated she returned ...
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Tragic Shooting at Muscatine Hy-Vee Linked to Domestic Dispute

A fatal shooting occurred Monday inside the Muscatine Hy-Vee on 2nd Avenue. Authorities responded shortly after 2 PM on June 30, 2025. Officers discovered 37-year-old Kalista Rae Hallberg of Letts, Iowa, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect, Ian Antonio Hernandez of Davenport, fled ...
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Fire in Rock Falls Quickly Put Out

On Sunday, June 29th, at 1:59 PM the Rock Falls Fire Department, Sterling Fire Department and CGH EMS responded to a report of a structure fire at 1706 East Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL. First arriving units found a small wood frame building ...
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Road Work to Begin Monday West of Morrison

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, work on U.S. 30 west of Morrison will begin Monday, July 7th. The half-mile work zone will be from Garden Plain Road to the west Illinois 78 junction. Work will mill and resurface the road. ...
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Numerous Calls Keep Deputies Busy on Sunday

On Sunday, June 29th, Whiteside County deputies made three unrelated arrests involving individuals with outstanding warrants: At approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 1706 E. Rock Falls Road in rural Rock Falls for an unrelated call for service. While on scene, deputies made contact ...
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Enhance Rural Weather Forecasting Systems

Congressmen Eric Sorensen of Illinois and Nathaniel Moran of Texas have introduced the bipartisan Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen weather forecasting in rural America by mandating a comprehensive study of the nation’s monitoring systems. Concerns are rising after ...
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Senator Neil Anderson Issued Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Record

Today, Governor Pritzker announced his intention to seek a third term as Illinois Governor. In response, State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) issued the following statement: "Illinoisans have witnessed firsthand the consequences of JB Pritzker's tenure as governor. "He’s turned our state into a taxpayer-funded sanctuary for ...
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Illinois Expands Digital Licensing Platform to Streamline Professional Applications

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is expanding its digital licensing platform, CORE, by adding 18 additional professions to the system. This upgrade aims to make licensing more efficient by completely phasing out paper applications in favor of online submissions. Officials state ...
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Michelle Hoersch Leads Illinois Aging Plan as New Chief Planning Officer

The Illinois Department on Aging has named Michelle Hoersch as its new Chief Planning Officer. With more than three decades of expertise in public health, Hoersch will spearhead the development of the state’s Multi-Sector Plan for Aging. This initiative aims to address the needs ...
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McCombie Announces Photo Contest Winners

First Place Photo Winner Today, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie congratulated the winners of her 2025 Photo Contest. “Each year of the photo contest I am impressed by the creativity of our residents and the beauty of the district,” said Leader McCombie. “This year, three ...
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