Carroll County

Carroll County's sheriff is speaking out about how his office handled its investigation into death of Mount Carroll teen whose body was discovered by 2 off-duty sheriff's employees on a state highway in the middle of the night.

Here are the unofficial results for the 2024 November election for the Whiteside and Ogle county boards and referendum questions for Whiteside County, the Walnut Public Library District and Amboy Fire Protection District.

Voter turnout in the Sauk Valley area was down slightly from the 2020 election, but still up from 2016.

It's been three years since Melissa Trumpy went missing. Investigators are still looking for new information.

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. It is free to attend.

In Illinois, only one of the 17 congressional districts falls into the “competitive” category – the 17th District, which covers much of northwest Illinois, including Rockford, the Quad Cities area, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal.

Aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout the service territory will be Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, weather permitting.

Here is a list of locations where the American Red Cross will host blood drives in Whiteside, Carroll and Lee counties to keep the blood supply stable for fall.

“Managing Tight Crop Profit Margins” is a two-hour seminar designed specifically for producers to help them manage risk associated with the current commodity markets and identify market conditions to capture profit margins through this year into next.

Hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Ag Awareness Days ‘24 took 338 youths on a fast-paced, interactive, guided tour of science, engineering and technology that drive today’s farm operations.

Steven Marking plays Will Dilg in an inspiring one-man stage production. After suffering from the drowning death of his only son in the early 1920s, Dilg rose from the depths of depression to lead a national crusade by forming the Izaak Walton League.

NAMI Sauk Area will highlight the importance of suicide prevention and provide critical resources by actively engaging in initiatives to support and educate the community throughout September.

For young families, TLP in Mount Carroll is offering special movie nights including “Paw Patrol - The Mighty Movie” on Aug. 31, Halloweentown on Oct. 19, and The Polar Express on Dec. 21. Tickets for these family-friendly films are priced at $5 for youths and $10 for adults.

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on the stage in the musical phenomenon based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Annual Wurster Reunion includes raffle drawings and a potluck dinner.

Fair fun at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville wrapped up Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, with lots of activities, including a run, jump and crawl through the farm completed by some spry young people.

The Badger State Tractor Pullers put on a show Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville. Dozens of high-powered machines kicked up dirt and belched out smoke to the delight of a full grandstand.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council has announced Community Services Block Grant scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 school year.

Northwest Illinois is full of many gorgeous state parks, perfect for family-friendly outdoor adventures.

Carroll County Republican Party Chairwoman Lana Soldat attended the Republican National Convention as an Illinois delegate. The convention took place July 15-18 in Milwaukee.

The storm systems that swept across northern Illinois Monday evening spawned at least two tornadoes in the Sauk Valley.

Check out these drive-worthy locations in northwest Illinois if you're looking for a quick getaway not too far from home.

Severe thunderstorms hit parts of the Sauk Valley on Monday, causing flash flooding from the Rock River, blocking roadways and leaving thousands without power, authorities said.

Steven W. Coleman is charged with arson and six counts of first-degree murder in the fire that killed two children and a woman at Western Apartments.

4-H and FFA members will sell rabbits, steers, hogs, goats, poultry and dairy baskets.

Information and tickets for all Timber Lake events are available online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 815-244-2035.

From farmers markets to festivals and shows at Timber Lake Playhouse, check out these summertime events in Carroll County.

The application period extends through July 31 and is open to residents and non-residents. All applications will be entered into a random drawing for 35 hunt sites on Aug. 8.

The $500 scholarships were awarded to students enrolled in the Carroll County 4-H program or a county FFA program.

24/7 centers located in Amboy, Oregon, Sterling and Mount Carroll.

TCOC's grant was one of two awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and announced via a news release from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen on Friday.

Looking for something to do? Here is a list of upcoming Extension courses set in Whiteside and Carroll counties.

Two deputies were treated at a local hospital and released; one deputy and the alleged shooter were undergoing surgery late Wednesday afternoon.

The shutoff is to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridge pavement.

The workshop will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon. There will be snacks and coffee. The event is open to the public.

A tornado warning is in effect for Whiteside, Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties until 9:30 a.m. Friday.

The greatest risk is during the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, May 21. Multiple thunderstorms are predicted to occur with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.

State Rep. Tony McCombie is officially launching her annual summer reading club for elementary school students who live or go to school in the 89th District.

Within the Impact Program, high school students who graduate within SVCC’s district, which includes Whiteside, Lee, and parts of Bureau, Ogle, Henry and Carroll counties, can earn their tuition through completing community service hours.

Cheryl Hampton also is defendant in state’s 1st civil hate-crime suit for related actions.

Amenities for the proposed travel center include gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, a restaurant, convenience store and short-term overnight parking for long-haul truckers.

The first of a trio of 5Ks benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illinois Sauk Area and Florissa is set for Saturday, May 18. The Run for Brain Health 5K, the Florissa Family 5K and Fun Run and the NAMI Sauk Area 5K make up the Hope Series 5K: End the Stigma.

After hearing constituents' concerns about the Illinois Department of Natural Resource's policies to address chronic wasting disease, state Rep. Tony McCombie is asking for more input from area residents and hunters.

Exercise your brain, cook with kale, send your kids to sewing class

The Mount Carroll Community Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council have awarded Timber Lake Playhouse grants to continue to offer a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theater arts.

Despite its prevalence, only 47% of adults and 51% of youths with mental illness get treatment each year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports. Additionally, the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and the start of treatment is 11 years.

Economic Growth Corporation is inviting state-licensed childcare operators to submit proposals for leasing and operating an early childhood development center within its Shimer Square campus in Mt. Carroll.

A former Savanna woman, who pleaded guilty March 1 to harassing a Black witness accusing her of hate crimes, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday, April 26, after losing a bid to withdraw her guilty plea and proceed to a jury trial.

The goal of National Alliance on Mental Health Sauk Area is, at its core, simple: Work within the community to provide as much mental health support as possible.

The National Weather Service Quad-Cities office has issued a tornado watch for Whiteside and Carroll counties in northwestern Illinois in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.