Baseball Panthers Sweep Boilers
The weather wasn’t great but it didn’t matter to EP as they rolled over Kewanee 9-6 in Prophetstown on Thursday to pick up their second win over the Boilers this week.
Along the Rock: Spring Gardening Tips with Bruce Black
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts welcomed back Bruce Black of the University of Illinois Extension to discuss the start of gardening season and what local residents should be doing as spring transitions into summer in northern Illinois.
Obituary-Shirley J. Lester
Shirley J. Lester, 86, of Sterling, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL.
Tornado Confirmed in Sterling; EF-1 Damage Reported Thursday Evening
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Sterling on Thursday evening, April 2nd, causing damage across several locations.
Mural Artist at Next Volunteer Millers Program on April 28
The Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host mural artist Eve Van Kampen for a program on her work on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Arellano Hosts Youth Advisory Council at State Capitol
State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) recently welcomed students from across the 37th District to Springfield for his Youth Advisory Council, giving them a firsthand look at how state government works.
Illinois State Police Breaks Ground on New Canine Training Facility
Pawnee – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Capital Development Board (CDB) today broke ground on a new canine training complex.
Pastor Ray Gimenez at Next Twin City Conservatives Meeting
The Twin City Conservatives will host Pastor Ray Gimenez as their special guest speaker on Saturday, April 25th at 8:30 a.m. at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.
More Than Feeders: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Landscape
As temperatures warm and spring progresses, our landscapes come alive.
Obituary-Bonnie Rhae Haltiwanger
Bonnie Haltiwanger (nee Kuepker), 85, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026.