Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Oct. 6-10, 2025.

In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, author and Sterling High School alumnus Josh Binder has released two new children’s books in his “Mighty Maddie” series – “Mighty Maddie’s Big Game” and “Mighty Maddie’s Big Dance Show.”

Hundreds lined Fourth Street in Sterling on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, to join one of thousands of "No Kings" rallies across the country and Europe.

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.

Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies were called at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, to a single-vehicle ATV crash on Mellotts Road, west of Fenton

The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation, Q&A, and a tour of Morrison Tech at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the college, located at 701 Portland Ave. in Morrison. 

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

Jeremy “The Amazer” Haak’s greatest magic trick is no illusion – it’s how he turned a childhood fascination with magic into a career that has captivated audiences for more than three decades.

A concerned citizen reached out to the Prophetstown Police Department after observing a 12-year-old child with apparent facial injuries, according to the Illinois State Police

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 13 featured Ogle County Health Department Grants Coordinator Joyce Lewis discussing the success of grant-funded “Mini-Marts” constructed across our four-county area: Lee, Ogle, Carroll and Whiteside counties.

Tiring of weak tires? A Fulton tire shop can help make those needed repairs to get the farming routines back on schedule.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025.

Pastor Toni Lucas will present the Special Feature with information about the Albany Food Pantry.

This event will provide constituents with suggestions for reducing their utility bills. The clinic will be hosted at the Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., in Sterling.

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.

A Dixon man originally facing three felony charges in Lee County pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic battery Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction on two Illinois 84 bridges in Whiteside County will begin Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The project will clean and paint the bridges.

Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker is asking all residents to refrain from outdoor burning activities as the county continues to experience extremely dry conditions.

Two Whiteside County businesses have advanced to the top 100 finalists in the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Oct. 9.

A Polo man was sentenced Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, to 5 years in prison for a January 2022 crash on a Sterling bridge that killed a pedestrian and injured a police officer.

Morrison Park & Rec is playing host to Nightmare on High Street 3K Run/Walk and a disc golf glow in the dark tournament on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

A $1,500 grant from the Fulton Community Fund will provide books for more than 40 Fulton children through the United Way of Whiteside County’s LIFE (Literacy is Fun for Everyone) program in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

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

Here's a list of Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside property transfers for Sept. 22-26, 2025.

Nathan Sandell, 34, faces charges of aggravated fleeing to elude, theft over $500, and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to a news release issued by Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker

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

A Whiteside County judge has rejected a plea agreement that would have put a Sterling man behind bars for 8 years in connection with an October 2024 fire that destroyed a Galt home and injured two people

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

Prophetstown Proud announces “A Vintage Christmas” is the theme for this year’s Christmas parade.

Erie-Prophetstown senior golfer Izzy Johnston shot a personal best 85 to take first and help the Panthers win the Three Rivers Conference title. Her goal is to get to state. She is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after an online vote.

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown in coordination with the Ogle County Health Department will be offering microgreen-growing classes to the public in November.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Sept. 15-19, 2025

The Whiteside Forum will kick off a new season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza” by guest speaker Wolf Koch at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Jacob Penaflor, 40, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of drugs in connection with the May death of Benjamin Weidel, 39, of Prophetstown

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

A Morrison bank robbery case has moved into federal court

Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic Thursday, Oct. 23, at Morrison Family Care Clinic, 303 N. Jackson St. in Morrison.

Now in its 10th year, My GEAR began in Clinton County, Iowa, and has since expanded its reach to children in nine additional counties across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, including Lee, Ogle and Whiteside.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Sept. 8-12, 2025.

The gift reflects Glenda Bruins’ commitment to helping young people in the community succeed.

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

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.

Lindsay Young, formerly of Sterling, was presented the 2025 Illinois 4-H Alumni Award on Aug. 8, 2025, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield for her contributions to her profession, service to her community and support of the 4-H program.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Sept. 1-5, 2025.

Morrison’s signature street art celebration returns Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, as Paint The Town transforms the city’s downtown into a vibrant, outdoor canvas for artists of all ages.

The Whiteside County Board, in partnership with Whiteside County Recorder Kendra Kophamer Bush, is introducing a new fraud referral and review process to strengthen protections for homeowners and property owners against fraudulent real estate recordings.

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 3:30 p.m. Monday reporting a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 30 at I-88 mile marker 44’s westbound on-ramp.