Lady Panthers Win Regional Opener

The 8th seeded EP Panther softball team continued their strong hitting of late and defeated the Monmouth-Roseville Lady Titans 10-3, Monday afternoon in Prophetstown.
Baseball Panthers Drop Pitcher’s Duel At Lena

The baseball Panthers began their final week of the regular season on Monday traveling to Lena to take on the 21-2, L-W Panthers. EP played a solid game but came up on the short end of 2-0 pitcher’s duel that took just over one hour to play.
Honor Flight Benefit on Saturday, June 13 in Bishop Hill

The 17th annual Honor Flight Benefit returns to Bishop Hill on Saturday, June 13th from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Filling Station Restaurant, located at 303 N. Bishop Hill Street.
Rock River Hospice & Home to Host Annual Memorial Service

Rock River Hospice & Home invites the community to participate in a memorial service for deceased loved ones. The Gathering in Remembrance will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 3400 6th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois.
Morrison Kiwanis Club Supports Children & Community

Interested in helping the children of Morrison? That’s exactly what Kiwanis do!
Along the Rock: Pokémon, Sports Cards and More! | Dixon’s Upcoming Card Convention

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sat down with Tyler Thorby and Andy Baker, the sophomore entrepreneurs behind BGE Cards, to talk about how a shared love of sports cards turned into a growing business hosting large-scale card shows across Illinois.
Prophetstown Library to Offer Tutoring for Young Readers

If your child is struggling with reading, the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will help!
Memorial Day Services & Parades in Whiteside County

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25th with services and events throughout Whiteside County.
Zero Excuses: ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Underway for Memorial Day

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.
National Water Safety Month Reminds Families: Drowning is Preventable – But Often Silent

May is National Water Safety Month, a time to remind families that drowning is preventable, yet it remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under 30.