Rock Falls Blows Out Panthers
The Panthers generated just one hit in four innings against the visitors.
Prophetstown Proud Seeks Supporters for Summer Reading Program
Prophetstown Proud invites local businesses to participate in their upcoming collaboration with the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library for the inaugural “Prophetstown is Proud to Read” summer reading program.
Obituary-Clayton “Clay” Mark Simpkins
Clayton “Clay” Mark Simpkins, 25, of Erie, IL, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, from an automobile accident outside of Erie.
Northwest Illinois Film Festival to Showcase Independent Films and Filmmakers
Film enthusiasts and supporters of independent filmmaking are invited to attend the 5th annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival, “Shorts-A-Palooza 2025,” on Wednesday, April 9th at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison.
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Single Vehicle Crash
On March 29, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Cordova Road in rural Erie for a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Erie High School April 12
The community is invited to Revitalize Erie’s first event of 2025, the annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 12th from 10 a.m. – noon at the Erie High School Commons.
Work Underway on U.S. 30 in Whiteside County
DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction is underway on the bridge carrying U.S. 30 over Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County. The bridge is located west of Sterling.
Yard Waste Pick-up in Prophetstown Starts April 10
Prophetstown residents will be able to dispose of yard waste starting Thursday, April 10th, with pick-up on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
Rail Crossing at Illinois 84 in Fulton to Close April 7
DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Illinois 84 in Fulton will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad beginning Monday, April 7. The crossing is located south of U.S. 30.
The Scrap Shack Opens in Downtown Prophetstown
A new gym focused on teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling, and MMA is open for business at 319 Washington Street in Prophetstown.