Panther Golfers Win Close One
The EP Panther golfers travelled to Kewanee’s Baker Park on Tuesday and squeaked out a victory in a triangular with Hall and the host Boilermakers.
Governor Pritzker Announces $1 Billion to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Illinois
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State of Illinois has been approved to receive $1.04 billion in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to support high-speed internet access statewide.
Prophets Trap Team Raffle Fundraiser for Whole Hog, Processing, & Freezer
The Prophets Trap Shooting Team will soon be selling raffle tickets for a whole processed hog, as well as a freezer to store the meat!
Lighted Holiday Parade to Return to Downtown Sterling for Sights & Sounds
The Lighted Holiday Parade will return in 2026 to downtown Sterling on Friday, December 4th in coordination with Sights & Sounds.
Obituary-Stan Vandermyde
Stan Vandermyde, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
IHSA and Delta Dental of Illinois Mark Five Years Protecting Student-Athlete Smiles Statewide
During the 2026-2027 school year, Delta Dental of Illinois is donating 5,000 mouth guards to high school student-athletes through its longstanding partnership with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Agriculture Products Show (Photos)
MORRISON, IL – Carter Cruse of Prophetstown earned Premier Exhibitor Honors for the third year in a row in the Grains Division with George Selburg of Lyndon earning Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetables Division at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Agriculture Products Show.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Agriculture Products Show (Photos)
MORRISON, IL – Jessie Russell of Morrison took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains and Forages Division for the second year in a row, with Cindy Young of Erie taking the Premier Exhibitor Honors for the third year in a row in the Vegetables Division at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Agriculture Products Show.
Hartig Drug Company Announces Closure of Prophetstown Location
Prophetstown, IL – Hartig Drug Company regrets to announce the unexpected closure of its Prophetstown location, effective September 9, 2026.
Along the Rock: SVCC IMPACT Program Offers Students a Debt-Free Path While Strengthening the Community
As another school year begins, Sauk Valley Community College is encouraging area freshmen and their families to take advantage of the IMPACT Program, an earned tuition initiative that rewards volunteer service with tuition assistance while helping strengthen local communities.