Dement Town Music Fest Kicking Off Summer in Dixon

One of Dixon’s favorite neighborhood traditions is back – and better than ever.
Fulton Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9

Hopefully the weather will soon settle in and give us some typical spring days.
Overnight Lane Closure on West Lincolnway

The City of Morrison has announced that starting at midnight tonight, Wednesday, April 22nd at 12:00 a.m., West Lincolnway (US RT 30) between Heaton Street and Grape Street, will be reduced to one lane. The lane closure is for a water line repair and is expected to be completed within several hours.
Lyndon Follows Up on Lead Service Line Project

Lyndon’s Board of Trustees approved a few measures to start the process of water service line replacement at their meeting on Tuesday, April 14th.
Clothing Donations Needed for Prophetstown Elementary School

PLT #3 staff are currently seeking donations of gently used or new children’s clothing in sizes 4–14 to support students at Prophetstown Elementary.
Obituary-Gwen Gardner

Gwen Gardner, 75 of Prophetstown, IL passed away peacefully on 19 April, 2026 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.
IDOT: ‘Safe Actions Save Lives’

SPRINGFIELD – With construction across the state in bloom this spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners, labor, local agencies and frontline construction workers today teamed up for National Work Zone Awareness Week to remind the public that “Safe Actions Save Lives.”
Firefighters Respond to Garage Fire in Sterling on Monday

Whiteside County Dispatch received multiple calls of a reported garage fire at 1108 1st Avenue, Sterling on Monday, April 20th.