Lady Panthers Defense Strong In Win Over Hall
The Lady Panthers used a hardnosed defense from the outset against Hall (4-2) on Thursday night in Spring Valley and it paid off with a 32-23 win for EP, their 3rd on the season.
Obituary-Sharon Hurd
PROPHETSTOWN – Sharon Mae Hurd, age 82, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.
Sheriff Booker Responds to Governor Comments on the Safe-T-Act
Whiteside County, IL — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced this week that he is open to hearing ideas on how to make our streets safer and consider potential changes to the SAFE-T Act.
Pritzker Announces $10 Million Investment in Job Training and Economic Development Program
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced an additional $10 million in funding for the Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) Program for workforce training and wrap-around services that will bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment.
Quad Cities Ukulele Club at Next Wild Winter Wednesday
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to the next Wild Winter Wednesday program on Wednesday, December 10th.
FAA Asks Whiteside Airport to Shorten Runway
A new Federal Aviation Administration request to shorten the runway at Whiteside County Airport (WCA) would mean fewer jets could land, and OSF Life Flights located there might have to leave.
New Business Spotlight: Strategic Steps Counseling in Sterling
With a focus on accessible, relationship-centered therapy, Strategic Steps Counseling is the newest practice joining the Sterling community this January.
Obituary-Theodore C. McKee
Theodore Charles McKee, 84, died on November 29, 2025, at Morrison Community Hospital.
Gift Card Fraud: Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association Urges Vigilance This Holiday Season
Gift card fraud is a growing threat across the United States, as criminal networks steal, tamper with, and drain gift cards to launder money and finance further illegal activities.