State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, is requesting nominations for the annual Women to Watch event, hosted by Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.

Odell Public Library is celebrating National Library Lovers Month in February. Odell strives to serve Morrison by providing learning spaces, digital access, programs, opportunities to gather, and so much more.

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

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center will feature Yudith Goodwin at its Wild Winter Wednesday program Feb. 25.

Prophetstown Proud is excited to announce its 2026 events schedule: mark your calendars, save the dates and see you in downtown Prophetstown this year.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

Today marks the first of a two-part series about the use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as LPRS or Flock cameras, in northern Illinois. Today’s installment focuses on how cities use the cameras and the successes they have noted

Artists within a 35-mile radius of Dixon or who are permanent residents of Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll, Stevenson or Jo Daviess counties and who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enter.

In northern Illinois’s largest cities to its smallest towns, counterfeit pills, whose effects are boosted by fentanyl, kill users and devastate the families they leave behind.

A Deer Grove man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence during a head-on crash that killed a Sterling businessman admitted to using drugs while on probation and could now face prison.

The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton will present their Feb. 11 Wild Winter Wednesday program featuring Sandy Bartels of Midwest Pets for Life and her pet pig, Frank Swine-atra.

Morrison Junior High School students took part in middle school chess tournaments at St. Mary’s Winter Chess Classic in Metamora and the MLK Chess Tournament in Normal on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19, respectively.

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

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Alcohol won't be served on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds when the 2026 Stephenson County Fair kicks off July 21 in Freeport, the fair board has announced.

The charges, all Class X felonies, were filed on Monday and are alleged to have occurred in May of 2025

A Sterling man has been charged in Whiteside County with aggravated battery of a police officer, accused of throwing a rock at a deputy on Wednesday during his third run-in with law enforcement that day

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will host a crafting session, a clothing embellishment course and crochet classes alongside many other events in February.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will award at least 10 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

Doran Dockstader reached the 34-gallon donation milestone at the blood drive at St. Mary Church.

A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

Sterling’s Shepherd Premier Senior Living, an assisted living and memory care center, was evacuated Tuesday after a broken sprinkler head led to water coming out of the ceiling and caused hazards with the building’s wiring, light fixtures and water heaters.

The Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa, is issuing a public call for durable regional hardwood lumber as part of a large-scale outdoor exhibit for an upcoming new museum installation.

A Sterling man was sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty in four separate felony cases, including one accusing him of setting a Galt home on fire

Seniors vs. Crime: When someone falls victim to a scam, we always warn them about the high likelihood they will be targeted for more scams.

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.

The Feb. 4 Wild Winter Wednesday program in Fulton will feature Linda Cook, who will present “Still Vanished and Missing in QC Area - featuring the Trudy Appleby case".

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

Darren Bailey and running mate Aaron Del Mar stopped in Sterling this week as part of their “Take Back Illinois” bus tour through suburban Chicago and northern Illinois.

With several days of dangerously cold weather settling in across the Sauk Valley, warming centers will be open for those who need them. Please call the facility to make sure it is open before traveling in the cold.

Here's a look at schools that have announced their closure or switch to remote learning due to Friday's predicted cold.

“Can a Republican win for governor? Can a downstate farmer win for governor?” Those were the questions that former state senator and former and current GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey had for a crowd of around 30 supporters in Sterling on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Thirty-one finalists from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside elementary and middle schools in fifth through eighth grades will compete for the regional championship.

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

The Whiteside Forum will host Barb and Phil Benson, local world travelers, who will talk about their adventures in Europe last year visiting the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and their week in Istria, Croatia.

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center on Jan. 28 will feature Pat Pessman introducing the audience to the book she has written, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush - an American Pioneer Narrative”.

The Men of the Tampico First United Methodist Church will have the annual chili supper on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the church basement.

The Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host Marcy Lawrence and Beth Lancaster, who traveled together to Iceland for a festive Christmas trip.

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

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026

One hour could save a life as a free demonstration of CPR takes place at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Fidelity Drives Conference Center in Fulton.

One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday night on Illinois 84 north of Fulton

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, will host a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Rock Falls.

A Morrison man has pleaded not guilty to theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, and several battery charges

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is asking residents of the 37th District to help make Valentine’s Day more meaningful for local seniors by contributing cards to his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

Daniel Yanes pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 13, to one count of aggravated battery, was sentenced to 30 months of probation and will serve 180 days of periodic imprisonment that will allow him to work.

The city of Rock Falls has appealed a $31.5 million judgement delivered against the city and two fire officials in connection with the 2021 line-of-duty death of a Sterling fire lieutenant.

The trial of a Rock Falls man accused of home invasion, sex assault, and battery was to begin Tuesday in Whiteside County court. Instead, a Whiteside County judge assigned to the case last week will announce that day whether the case against Daniel Yanes will proceed

The celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb 6. Take a tour of the apartment where the Reagans lived and discover more of Tampico’s history.

Here is a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.