Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Floriculture Show (Photos)
MORRISON, IL – For the tenth year in a row, Sara Medendorp of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Floriculture Show.
Volunteer Millers to Host All Community Read in September
The De Immigrant volunteer millers will host an all-community read in September and invite individuals and book clubs to take part. The book to be discussed is “Sipsworth” by Simon Van Booy.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Floriculture Show
Alyssa Temple of Fulton took Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Floriculture Show.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Culinary Show
MORRISON, IL – Keagan Bruins of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors for the fourth year in a row at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Culinary Show.
Governor Pritzker Announces Record-Breaking Tourism Achievements in 2024
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office of Tourism announced on Tuesday that Illinois welcomed 113 million domestic and international visitors who spent a record $48.5 billion in 2024 – an increase of 500,000 visitors and $1.3 billion in spending from 2023, according to data provided by Tourism Economics.
Lineup Announced for Dement Town Music Fest on Sept. 6
One of Dixon’s favorite neighborhood traditions is back! The third annual Dement Town Music Festival hits Depot Avenue on Saturday, September 6th with a full day of live music, food, art, and community connection.
Tickets Available for Farm to Table Dinner & Tours
Illinois Extension and the Whiteside Area Career Center are partnering to put together farm tours and a special dinner, highlighting the quality and variety of foods grown right here in the Sauk Valley region!
Obituary-Stephen L. Jackson
Stephen L. Jackson, 83, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home farm.
Volleyball Opens With Win
The Rachel Bramm era opened in exciting fashion as the Lady Panthers started their season picking up a road win at Orion in straight sets.
Obituary-Richard H. “Dick” Schipper
Richard H. “Dick” Schipper, 81, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Bickford of Clinton in Clinton, IA.