Senator Li Arellano, Rep. Bradley Fritts and Rochelle Mayor John Bearrows to Host Legislative Session Update
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon), State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon), and Rochelle Mayor John Bearrows will host a Legislative Session Update on Tuesday, July 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Rochelle City Hall.
Obituary-Marguerite Ann Clark
Marguerite Ann Clark, 93, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at La Bella of Morrison, IL.
July Events at the Prophetstown Library
Mark your calendars for these July events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!
BHC Congratulates 2026 GED® High School Completion Grads
Black Hawk College recently celebrated the accomplishments of 74 students at the annual GED® and High School Completion Graduation Celebration.
Upcoming Events at the Erie Public Library
Erie Public Library is hosting a variety of free events in July and August:
Panther Baseball Distributes Awards
The 2026 edition of the EP Panther baseball gathered last week to recognize the accomplishments of several members of the squad.
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office: ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’
Morrison, IL – The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up traffic safety efforts across the state to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.
Kelsey Stichter Graduates from UW-Whitewater
Kelsey Stichter from Erie, IL, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at 2026 spring commencement ceremonies held in May.
Along the Rock: Growing the Future of Agriculture with Whiteside County Farm Bureau
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Whiteside County Farm Bureau Executive Director Matt Lillpop to discuss how the organization supports local agriculture through education, scholarships, and community events, while helping cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders.
New Materials Testing and Research Center Opens Next to IDOT Headquarters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Capital Development Board were joined by local officials and industry leaders to celebrate the completion of the new $63 million Materials Testing and Research Center on Wednesday, July 8th.