A Whiteside County judge has rejected a plea agreement that would have put a Sterling man behind bars for 8 years in connection with an October 2024 fire that destroyed a Galt home and injured two people

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 22 to 26, 2025.

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Sterling and Rock Island face off in the pool at the Duis Center Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is inviting families across the district to honor their veterans by submitting photos and stories for the “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day Display.

Influencers from beyond the grave told their tales Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, during the annual Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society’s Cemetery Walk.

Join fellow Scrabble players for an afternoon of games and socializing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in the program room at the Odell Library, Morrison.

The obstetrics and gynecology team at OSF Saint Katharine in Dixon is inviting the community to a 5K walk/run celebrating the strength, love and dedication of every parent who has provided breastmilk to their baby, and the family and friends who support them.

Hydrant flushing helps remove mineral buildup, brings fresh water to low-flow areas, and ensures hydrants are working properly, according to city officials.

Gvozdjak: I encourage our current area CEOs, civic, faith, and not-for-profit leaders to find ways to personally engage with our students and to invest in, mentor, and develop employees under the age of 40 to lead us forward.