Reymer Goes 1-1 At State Wrestling Day 1 (video)

The State Farm Center rolled out six new mats for the 2026 state finals in Champaign on Thursday with hundreds of athletes starting the day with dreams of making the podium. EP’s Caleb Reymer, competing at 285 pounds, was among the throng of grapplers and after wrestling the very last match of the day walked […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen Delivers Over $200 Million to Support Rock Island Arsenal

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that he secured over $200 million in federal funding to support several initiatives at Rock Island Arsenal that will protect jobs, support servicemembers, and expand the Arsenal’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
ISP Arrests Milan Man for Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

MILAN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 Special Agents arrested 56-year-old Dennis Carey of Milan, IL for four counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony) and four counts of Production of Child Pornography (Class X Felony).
Situational Awareness Weather Tonight, Tomorrow Morning

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities and the Whiteside County Health Department have provided updates on the potential for thunderstorms and snow tonight into tomorrow, as well as strong winds.
March Events at the Prophetstown Library

Mark your calendars for these March events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!
Farmers National Bank Hosting Farmers Meeting & Lunch

Join Farmers National Bank in Prophetstown on Tuesday, February 24th for a complimentary farmer meeting featuring speakers Garrett Toay of AgTrader Talk and Bob Rhea of FBFM.
Obituary-Patrick J. Housenga

Patrick J. Housenga, 64, of Thomson, IL, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA.
Morrison Rotary Club Tours Innovation Center

Morrison Rotary Club members were treated to a tour of the Innovation Center at Morrison Tech this week.
Two Erie High School Students Have Their Poems Published

Congratulations to EHS students Mara Ary and Trevin Kimmins on being accepted into the 2026 edition of Appelley Publishing!
Ebenezer Reformed Church to Host Father-Son Banquet & Former NFL Star Don Beebe

Fathers and sons are invited to a banquet at Ebenezer Reformed Church on Tuesday, March 3rd starting at 6 p.m.