Smith Honored With Youth Golf Outing (photos)
Lake Erie Country Club was the host for the first annual Marcia Smith Memorial Tournament on July 21st with nearly thirty high school golfers coming together for the eighteen hole event.
Along the Rock: Best Ice Cream in the Sauk Valley? Sundae Funday Shares Their Flavors & Story
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Jorge Brito, owner of Sundae Funday in downtown Rock Falls, to talk about the family story behind the business, what makes it a local favorite, and why it was recently voted the Sauk Valley’s Best Ice Cream by Radar Free Press readers.
Congressman Eric Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Rural Communities Prepare for Flooding
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) in introducing the “Strengthening Access to Flood-resilient Environments for Rural Communities Act” (SAFE Rural Act), to help rural communities better prepare for flooding before disasters strike.
Lyndon Reschedules Movie in the Park Due to Forecasted Rain
Due to heavy rain expected on Friday, July 31st, the Village of Lyndon’s Movie in the Park has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 15th starting at 6 p.m.
Pet of the Week: Meet Hamilton – This Gentle Giant is Looking for a Loving Home | Granny Rose Animal Shelter
Nicole Bollman introduces viewers to a gentle giant in the latest episode of Along the Rock – Pet of the Week, featuring Brian Dixon of Granny Rose Animal Shelter and an unforgettable dog named Hamilton.
Upcoming Game Sessions at Lyndon Area Historical Society
The Lyndon Area Historical Society will host Game Sessions on Wednesdays, August 12th and September 9th, from 1-3 p.m.
Good Growing: Keeping Deer Out of the Garden
If you are like me, you may enjoy watching deer browse in the forest. They are fascinating to observe and among the largest wild animals in Illinois.
Sterling Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Jason L. Erdmier, 47, of Sterling, Illinois, was arrested on July 21, 2026, in the 600 block of 8th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois, for two counts of possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class 2 Felony.
Whiteside County Fair Announces Office Hours for Entries and Ticket Sales
MORRISON – The Whiteside County Fair office will be open for business beginning Monday, August 10th for the entire week prior to the 155th annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off August 18th.
USDA Launches Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced on Wednesday a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to recruit veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America’s food supply, strengthen rural communities, and defend the nation’s agricultural security.