Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Fishing Derby on Saturday

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol will host their 51st annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 7th at Rockwood State Park in Morrison.
Tri-County Opportunities Council to Host 2nd Annual Charity Softball Tournament & Family Picnic

The Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC) will hold its second annual charity co-ed softball tournament and family picnic on Saturday, September 28th at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 to Make Whistle-Stop in Sterling on Friday

The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be making a whistle-stop in Sterling, IL on Friday, September 6th.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in the Area September 5-8

Sarahkraut, an Oscar Mayer Hotdogger, and her partner, Sizzlin Stephen, will be driving the iconic 27-foot-long Wienermobile through the area from September 5-8.
NAMI Sauk Area to Spread Awareness of Suicide Prevention Month in September

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health.
Illinois Celebrates National Recovery Month

CHICAGO – In a new proclamation, Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged September as National Recovery Month in Illinois — a celebration of those in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions and an opportunity to promote new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices.
Brian Ellis to Present Bird-Watching Program in Fulton

“Birding,” as it is known by today, has become a popular hobby of many, both old and young.
Monthly Open Office Hours and New Drop-Off Box Added

Managing Editor Sarah Ford will have open office hours at the Prophetstown Area Historical Society, 103 W. Third St., Prophetstown, from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4th to gather news or chat about any community news you’d like to see published on AroundPtown.com.