Whiteside County Launches Central Dispatch Center After Years of Planning
Morrison, IL – After many years of planning, discussion, and hard work, today marks a historic day for Whiteside County as the new centralized 911 dispatch center, located at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office in Morrison, officially opened.
Senator Li Arellano, Jr. to Host Legislative Session Recap Town Hall in Rochelle and Chillicothe
DIXON – State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) will host Legislative Session Recap Town Halls in Rochelle on Tuesday, July 8th and in Chillicothe on Wednesday, July 9th.
Obituary-Nichele “Nici” Jane Miller
Nichele ‘Nici’ Miller, 80, a resident of the DeKalb County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in DeKalb, IL, died Friday, July 4, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.
Portion of Fenton Road to Close for Road Work
Starting the morning of Tuesday, July 8th, Fenton Road will be closed to through traffic between Bunker Hill Road to north of Bunker Hill Road to approximately 1,000 ft. in front of the Markman Peat Plant.
Registration Opens for Prophetstown’s Community Vacation Bible School
Each year, four churches of Prophetstown work together to create an amazing Vacation Bible School for the kids in the community.
Good Growing: The Wild and Wonderful Elderberry
Most of the time I work hard to achieve a desirable outcome in my landscape but, from time to time, a plant comes along that is easy to care establish and care for without being too aggressive, it beautiful, and produces food for wildlife and my family…black elderberry is one of those plants.
Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves to Bring Old-Time Mastery to Cà d’Zan House Concerts
CAMBRIDGE, IL —Cà d’Zan House Concerts is thrilled to present the critically acclaimed duo Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves on Saturday, July 12th, for an unforgettable evening of roots music, tradition, and innovation.
‘How Corn Developed the Midwest’ Presentation in Fulton
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton will host an Illinois Humanities program on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center.
‘Grant Ready’ Workshop Aims to Help Local Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits Unlock Funding Opportunities
Area entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and startups are invited to attend Grant Ready, a free, no-fluff workshop designed to help organizations understand and access available grant opportunities.
Obituary-Donald K. Driessens
Donald K. Driessens, 86, of Rock Falls, IL died Thursday July 3, 2025 at his home.