Obituary-Janice Marie Stuart
Janice Marie Stuart, age 71, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026.
Terry Strike Returns to Prophetstown Council, Two Police Officers Hired
All the gallery seats were full at the Prophetstown City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14th with potential new employees and their family members, requests from residents and students, and a library board report.
Prophetstown Library to Host Pen Pal Club
The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown is hosting a Pen Pal Club in cooperation with a nationwide program for people of all ages to write to a pen pal.
Arellano Calls Out HFS Failures Threatening Local Pharmacies
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon) is calling out ongoing failures in Illinois’ Medicaid system that are leaving independent pharmacies underpaid and at risk of closing, saying the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has the authority to correct the issue and should act.
Black Hawk College and its Students Add More Than $291M to Local Economy
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Another Round of Severe Storms Possible on Friday
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has provided an update regarding potential hazardous weather on Friday, including strong winds and hail: For more information please visit weather.gov/quadcities.
Good Growing: How Sweet It Is – Growing Sweet Potatoes
I often suggest that the best things to grow in your garden are fruits and vegetables we enjoy eating.
New Business Notification: Sweet Creations Bakehouse LLC
Opening a new business in Prophetstown, Erie, Tampico, Deer Grove, Lyndon or Morrison?
Rep. Ryan Spain Passes “DJ’s Law” for Teen Driver Safety
Springfield- State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15th, honoring the life of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy before passing legislation proposed by his family to improve safety for young drivers in Illinois.