Erie preschool screenings are for children who will be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.

Trent Ford currently is the state’s spokesman on climate sciences. He is an expert in climate and drought monitoring, research and data collection. He will make a presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

From 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, the group will have coffee, snacks and a still life for you to sketch.

Stop by the Erie Public Library through Feb. 14 to take advantage of the DIY Valentine station.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

A Fulton apartment building – one of the oldest structures still standing in the city – is now a total loss after fire broke out Sunday morning.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

The class will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at 802 Eighth Ave., Erie.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, 2026.

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

Improving Online Health Literacy is a free, in-person workshop from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Erie Public Library.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.

Breakfast with Jesus begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, and the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park is open to visitors through Dec. 30.

The Erie Public Library invites residents to a community Christmas party from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Dec. 8-12, 2025.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025.

The Erie Public Library will host a cozy afternoon of live Christmas music with local musician Ron Eckberg at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.

Erie held its annual Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. - Photos by Jessie Otten

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 24-28, 2025.

Here’s a list of things to do the week of Dec. 1, 2025, in Morrison, Fulton, Erie and Prophetstown.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 17-21, 2025.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 10-14, 2025.

On a recent crisp October day, the fellowship hall at Erie United Methodist Church buzzed with the hum of sewing machines and the laughter of volunteers. Almost a dozen church members and friends worked together to sew 165 handmade pillowcases for children in foster care.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Oct. 27-31, 2025.

Four local students are among University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

Mailers and magazines, fliers and photo spreads – if you’ve ever had a product picture pull you in, there’s a good chance an Erie man’s work was tugging at your attention.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.

With Halloween creeping closer, here is a list of trick-or-treat hours and other holiday and fall-themed events you can visit with your little ghosts and ghouls.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Oct. 6-10, 2025.

The event will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Ave., Albany.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025.

There will be games, prizes and fun for all. The event runs from 6-7 p.m.

Meet Scott Melton, who was sworn in Sept. 2, 2025, as Sterling's deputy fire chief.

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

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 15-19, 2025.

Iowa State University in Ames awarded degrees or certificates to 577 graduates this summer.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 8-12, 2025.

Hot rods and gleaming rides were put on display Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Erie. Photos by Jessie Otten for Shaw Local News Network.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Sept. 1-5, 2025.

Two Erie businesses are hosting a car show Sept. 13, 2025, in Erie’s downtown triangle. The show goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to attend.

Melton has dedicated 32 years to the Erie Fire Department as a volunteer, rising through the ranks to become fire chief.

The crash happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Garden Plain and Sand roads in rural Fulton.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Aug. 25-29, 2025.

Construction on the bridge carrying Cordova Road over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County begins this week, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.