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Steven Coleman claimed public defender's representation of him was tainted by boss' loyalty to previous employer Mertes & Mertes, which is representing a plaintiff in a $100M civil suit that names Coleman as a defendant.
Clinton Symphony Orchestra performance, Movie in the Park in Sterling also on list of things to do.
Certified technicians will provide attendees with child car and booster seat installation. Technicians also will inspect installed car seats.
The newly refurbished park, originally called 10th Avenue Park or School Park, has been under construction for the past few months.
The circuit judges of Illinois’ 14th Judicial Circuit voted unanimously to reelect Clarence “Mike” Darrow as chief judge to a two-year term beginning Dec. 3.
The Whiteside Forum is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that hosts expert speakers and discussions on topics of local interest to the public from a global viewpoint. All events are free and open to the public.
Participants will be able to meet over 20 hiring employers and are encouraged to bring resume copies.
Volume I contains five written histories of Prophetstown; Volume II is a compilation of Prophetstown articles authored by Fred South and published by the Prophetstown Area Historical Society.
“Beethoven and Friends” is the general theme of the new season.
The production will be in a Radio Studio format, so no memorization will be involved. Actors of all ages are needed.
Here is a list of property transfer deeds for Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties.
Continuing in a series of local research projects, which have included histories of gas stations, taverns and bars, physicians and steamboats, this topic features human behaviors.
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 16, on the Illinois 78 bridge over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County, weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced.
A Whiteside County judge has denied reducing the sentence of a Sterling man currently serving up to 24 years in prison on two charges of disseminating child sexual abuse images.
Hikers will meet at Lock 25 and be shuttled to Bridge 41.
The Curls with Cops Community event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Challand Middle School athletic center.
Dixon blood drives are from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon; and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Ave.
Fall community garage sales will be Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22, across Rock Falls and Sterling.
Parade begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at First Avenue and East Ninth Street, Rock Falls.
Jeremy L. Standard, 40, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading guilty Aug. 21 to aggravated battery causing great bodily harm during a March 2 fight, according to Whiteside County Court documents.
Dolly’s Book Bash aims to inspire a love of reading in children while providing families with an opportunity to enjoy quality time together. The event is free and open to everyone, with a special focus on families with young children.
The Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Engine No. 4014 made a whistle stop from 1:30-1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Sterling Marketplace near the Avenue B crossing as part of its eight-week "Heartland of America Tour."
Pathway Playground provides an opportunity for students to connect with local businesses and explore the vast array of career paths available to them.
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.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, construction on Freeport Road in Ogle and Whiteside counties will begin this week.
A Dixon woman charged with 11 offenses, including drunken driving and reckless driving, is accused of eluding officers in March in Rock Falls, according to Whiteside County court documents.
Asa Crook, the first settler in what would later be known as Prophetstown, built the home in 1839. The home still looks very much like it did at that time.
Brian “Fox” Ellis, internationally renowned storyteller, author and naturalist, will be portraying local Robert Ridgeway and focusing on the science and history of bird-watching and the Audubon Society at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Windmill Cultural Center.
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Aug. 17-23, 2024.
Fulton, Erie, Polo and Morrison are on the list.
Prosecutor says 6,000 grams of heroin discovered in vehicle's hidden compartments during Interstate 88 traffic stop.
The Tri-County Opportunities Council administers the Energy Assistance Program in Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside counties.
An Oct. 15 trial date has been set in Whiteside County Circuit Court.
Heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees are expected throughout Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
New U.S. flags are available for purchase.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with God’s Will Giving Center and encourages people to show support by joining in fulfilling current needs.
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Aug. 10-16, 2024.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol Youth Fishing Derby will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Rockwood State Park, Morrison.
The United Way of Whiteside County invites community members to join in celebrating local impact and kicking off this year’s fundraising campaign at the annual Campaign celebration and luncheon.
The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will host “The Hopewell Civilization” program at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
Currently, talks are setting up estimates for adding LED lights for the stained-glass windows to highlight one of Morrison’s foundational landmarks.
More than two years after he was charged with aggravated battery, the case of a Rock Falls man accused of beating a neighbor so badly that he died almost three weeks later is in limbo.
A former Clinton, Iowa, man has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual assault in connection with a 2023 attack on a woman in Fulton.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security and Business Employment Skills Team will host a resource and job open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the IDES’ Sterling office, 406 Ave. C, Sterling.
Friday night's downpour made the track especially muddy for the Whiteside County Fair's demolition derby, but that didn't deter fans from packing the grandstand and surrounding bleachers on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Eighty-four vehicles battled through the mud to compete in four class divisions: Bone Stock, Mini Vans, Pro Stock, and Open Wire.
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Aug. 3-9, 2024.
The band performs music inspired by artists such as Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams Jr.
A Philadelphia man is behind bars in Whiteside County, charged with trafficking and possessing 150 pounds of cannabis that he said he stole in northern California and was driving to the Chicago area to sell.
Fulton resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Fulton’s Dutch Days, which began in 1974, during her program Sunday, Aug. 25, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum.
The Whiteside County Fair offered plenty of family fun in Morrison this week. A monster truck show, rodeo, and a host of other fair attractions greeted fairgoers.