Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

The Erie Fire Protection District has expanded its ambulance services over the years and one volunteer has seen it all. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Jeff Wirth joined the department 48 years ago.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

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.

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will hold its next “Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at Bridge 50, 25060 Illinois Route 172, Rock Falls.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks roared and stomped their way through the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Photos by Jessie Ottens - Shaw Local News Network

There are fraternal organizations in the Sauk Valley where veterans gather to share stories and celebrate camaraderie. However, these fraternal organizations may not be around much longer unless more is done to help keep them open.

The mayor of Rock Falls says its police department is “running smooth” after the father of a Rock Falls murder victim called for the chief's resignation in June.

Cowboys get down and dirty Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, during the Next Level Pro Bronc rodeo at the Whiteside County Fair.

According to court records, the two were charged after they were pulled over during an Aug. 3 traffic stop near Lincoln Road and Rock Falls Road near Rock Falls

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.

The university named more than 400 student-athletes to the honor roll.

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

Attendees can learn how to identify, understand, and respond to youth mental health illness signs and substance use disorders.

Fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.

The first Make a Farmer festival was held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Prophetstown.

The TALK-LINE interview for August 8 featured 2025 Whiteside County Fair Publicity Manager Todd Mickley.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025.

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison will host an open house Aug. 31 to honor Pastor Tammy Anderson on her retirement and to celebrate her 5 years of ministry in Morrison.

Several Whiteside County students are among the graduates.

Students from Rock Falls, Dixon and Oregon were named to the list.

Just steps from Sterling High School and Challand Middle School, Whiteside Area Career Center students are earning certifications, college credits and real-world experience through hands-on training in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, construction and culinary arts.

Bashkim Rockwell has been charged and ordered detained following a shooting in Mount Prospect last month.

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

Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be available to share resources and information to area job-seekers.

A coffee and conversation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Mary’s Diner, 607 Depot Ave., Dixon.

Village Clerk and Office Manager Maureen Johnson said that work is underway to inspect the Lyndon Bridge’s more than 700 planks for weather deterioration and replacement.

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

Two counts of aggravated battery filed against Carlos T. Loyola, 27, of Rock Falls, were dismissed July 31, 2025.

Families at the Coloma Township Homes in Rock Falls were treated with a couple days of fun Thursday, July 31, and Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from the Whiteside County Housing Authority.

The new center, housed at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office in Morrison, began operations July 7, 2025.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for July 21-25, 2025.

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

During Sterling’s annual Hot Dog Day on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, community members got to take a peek inside the new performing arts center that will open this fall in the city’s downtown.

The Bread Lady on Sunday, July 27, 2025, hosted a Titanic afternoon tea, themed after the famous ship and the foods that might have been served onboard during its fateful last journey in April 1912.

Reserved grandstand seating for Saturday night’s demolition derby will go on sale at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in the Secretary’s Office for $10 per person.

Students must have a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Antique farm equipment in a rainbow of colors from original rust to shiny yellow and green filled the show grounds from July 25-27, 2025, on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie.

Rock Falls resident Avery Lynn Torres recently joined the American Angus Association as a junior member.

The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians scholarship committee recently awarded a scholarship to Megan Plumley of Geneseo.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. The students also earned at least three academic credits.

David W. Bomleny entered a not-guilty plea in Whiteside County Circuit Court

Timothy Cunningham was found not guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse

The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N' Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.

The National Weather Service is warning of heat index values well over 100 degrees, creating conditions ripe for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, sheriff said.

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

Whiteside County 4-H will host a workshop for young animal lovers to introduce them to the field of veterinary science. The workshop will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. July 28 at the Rock Falls Public Library.