Local Students Named to Illinois State University Dean’s List
Thirty-two Whiteside County students were among those named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List of Illinois State University in Normal, IL.
Congressman Sorensen Tours Rock Island Arsenal with Secretary Daniel Driscoll, Highlights Importance to America’s National Security (Photos)
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Secretary of the Army, Daniel Driscoll, and other senior military and elected leaders on Monday, June 30th to tour the Rock Island Arsenal amid concerns that hundreds of jobs may be cut.
Corn After Soy: New Study Quantifies Rotation Benefits and Trade-Offs
While the majority of Midwestern farmers rotate corn and soybeans, commodity prices and corn yield advantages compel some to plant corn year after year.
Stars, Stripes and Safe Bites
As summer grilling season heats up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans to declare independence from foodborne illness this holiday season.
Rep. Ugaste: If the Governor is Serious About Property Tax Reforms, It’s Time to Call a Special Session
St. Charles, IL – Last week in East Peoria, Governor Pritzker stated that enacting property tax reforms is now a legislative priority as he intends to seek a third term in office.
CITGO Lemont Refinery Raises a Record-Breaking Million Dollars for Muscular Dystrophy Association
CITGO Lemont Refinery hosted its 29th annual Driving for a Cure Golf Outing and inaugural Driving for a Cure Gala in partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on June 23 and 24, 2025.
Church’s Outdoor Sunday Concert Moved Inside Due to the Heat
Sunday’s sultry weather may have changed the location for Prophetstown Advent Christian Church’s outdoor community concert, but it didn’t dampen any spirits.
New Life Lutheran Church to Host an Exciting Vacation Bible School Experience for Kids
New Life Lutheran Church is excited to announce Sauk Valley VBS: Live It Out, a week-long vacation Bible school experience for kids aged 3-11. The event will run from July 13th to July 17th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. each night, with a free dinner provided for the entire family every night.
Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute to Perform in Bishop Hill
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association is pleased to announce that an ABBA tribute band will be performing at 1 p.m. in the village park in Bishop Hill, IL on Saturday, July 12th for free.
Work on U.S. 30 in Whiteside County Begins July 7
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, work on U.S. 30 west of Morrison will begin Monday, July 7th. The half-mile work zone will be from Garden Plain Road to the west Illinois 78 junction.