Busy day of running, shopping, kids’ activities and live music offered.

The Fulton Association for Community Enrichment recently gave numerous cash awards to a variety of organizations.

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

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

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.

What began as a small online shop has since blossomed into a brick-and-mortar boutique: Homemade Hippie at 1009 Fourth St. in Fulton.

The boutique carries mostly women’s clothing as well as shoes, soaps, lotions, Capri Blue volcano candles, Copper Pearl baby accessories, Warmies stuffed animals, jewelry and purses.

Families and individuals will be able to use stone-ground flour, mix it up and knead it into dough and 20 minutes later have a fresh baked loaf of rye or wheat bread to take home.

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Aug. 18-22, 2025.

After years of playing supporting roles in other game shops, Toby Wright has stepped into the role of main character, opening Azure Dragon Games in Fulton, leveling up from employee to owner.

This event is presented by YWCA Clinton in recognition of its 110 years of service.

Augustana College recently recognized 555 students during its 165th commencement ceremony.

A major overhaul that began in July is expected to wrap up by Nov. 1. Work runs from 10th Avenue to 13th Avenue and includes replacing water service lines with copper, installing new electrical systems and streetlights, replacing curbs and gutters, and pouring new sidewalks.

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Aug. 11-15, 2025.

The Sauk Valley Community College greenhouse and JL Acres LLC organic crops are among sites that will be toured.

Employees of Fulton’s Gold Leaf Bakery and Dispensary gathered at the Fulton City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, to protest the council’s earlier decision to ban Delta-9 products in the city and the closure of Gold Leaf because of it.

In his program “Smithsonian Bird Friendly Certification Coffee: Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time,” Greg DuBois will discuss a brief history of coffee consumption and production.

As students across Whiteside County head back to school, Whiteside County's sheriff is reminding drivers, parents and the community to take extra precautions to keep children safe.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra is based in Clinton, Iowa, and also includes musicians from the Sauk Valley area.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025.

WCC is hosting a coffee for new volunteers at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton.

Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call around 6:15 a.m. Monday, reporting the crash on Route 84 near the intersection of Lock Road in rural Fulton, according to a news release

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for July 14-18, 2025

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for July 7-11, 2025.

Most sales will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. but variations in time will be listed on the map.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for June 30 to July 3, 2025.

The towboat Neil N Diehl was busy pushing barges north up the Mississippi River after passing through Lock & Dam 13 near Fulton on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Purchase a bag of stone ground flour, mix it up, knead it into dough and drop in the oven at the Windmill Cultural Center.

Despite temperatures in the mid-90s some area residents still ventured outside for a variety of activities on Saturday, June 21, 2022.

A Thomson man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sexually assaulting and abusing a 17-year-old Fulton girl three years ago.

Proceeds will go toward local projects, scholarships, the American Red Cross blood drive canteen and school supplies.

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

The role of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is to uphold and protect the right to protest – while also ensuring the safety of all participants, bystanders and the broader community.

Dave Harrison and Dean Huisingh have joined forces to create a new conservation center in the area.

Tours and historical displays were all part of a day of celebration Saturday, June 7, 2025.

It was a special day Saturday, June 7, 2025, as de Immigrant windmill in Fulton marked its 25th anniversary.

The Illinois College & Career Pathway Endorsement Program allows students to earn a formal endorsement on their high school diploma or transcript by completing a series of structured requirements designed to prepare them for life after high school in their chosen career path.

With a number of ceremonies, parades and speakers planned throughout the Sauk Valley on Memorial Day, here is a list of what local communities will be doing to remember the fallen.

Fulton’s Jessa Read, Kylie Smither and Haley Smither helped the softball team advance to the regional final before they hit the road for the start of Thursday's state track and field meet.

Ed Britton, wildlife refuge manager of the Savanna District, will present a program on the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Fulton Martin House Museum.

A man accused of possessing and sharing images of children and toddlers “screaming and crying” as they were being sexually assaulted by adult males was detained in McHenry County jail Wednesday.

The River Bend Board of Education may need to seek public funding in the form of a referendum in spring 2026, according to a district statement.

Due to contractor delays, the start of the closure has been postponed to June.

Ebenezer Reformed Church is hosting 7 p.m. program featuring Pastors Darin and Korene Sturtz.

About 150 students in grades four through eight will participate in this dynamic program, which is designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and prepare students for a successful year ahead, River Bend Schools Superintendent Darryl Hogue said.

Wearing traditional Dutch garb, volunteers hit the streets in Fulton, Saturday, May 3, 2025, to clean the streets ahead of the parade for the 51st Fulton Dutch Days parade.

A pavement replacement project on the U.S. 30 bridge over the Mississippi River between Clinton, Iowa and Fulton will require closing the roadway to traffic from May 7-9. The Illinois 136 bridge, also known as the North Bridge, will close May 12 to Sept. 30.

Volunteers scrubbed the street ahead of the 51st Fulton Dutch Days parade Saturday, May 3, 2025. It's an annual tradition to clean the streets ahead of the marchers.