Tampico Chooses New Waste Disposal Provider

After a few months of discussions and seeking bids for waste disposal services, Tampico’s Board of Commissioners made their decision at the meeting on Tuesday, May 7.
Buck To Compete At Rock Valley (photos)

Buck said, “I really liked coach Pierce and I liked that its a two year school and a smaller program, which will allow me to get myself playing time. They have great facilities, and campus and it’s not too far from home and I knew I wanted to be somewhere my family and grandparents could come and see me play.”
Activity Report of the Morrison Police Department

Chief of Police Kevin J. Soenksen has issued the weekly activity report of the Morrison Police Department.
State-Owned Bishop Hill Properties on ‘Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois’ List

Sites in Cook, Gallatin, Henry, Johnson, Macon, Madison, Pope and St. Clair Counties threatened with deferred maintenance, insufficient funding, and neglect.
Obituary-Donald F. Lester

Donald F. Lester, 89 of Sterling, IL died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling after a five year battle with bladder cancer.
Monster Trucks Returning to Whiteside County Fair

The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that the Full Throttle Monster Trucks will be back again on Thursday, August 15, and attendees will get to see the famous Bigfoot truck at this year’s fair!
Flowers Planted in Tampico by Royal Neighbors and 4-H Members

With spring in full-swing and the threat of frost nearly gone for the season, conditions were right to spruce up downtown Tampico with some colorful flowers.
Obituary-Gene A. Ottens

Gene A. Ottens, 84, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Resthave.
Obituary-Raymond Wakenight

Raymond Wakenight, 55, of Tampico, died on Monday, May 6, 2024 at his home.