CITGO Lemont Strengthens Emergency Preparedness
CITGO Lemont Refinery held a multi-agency emergency response drill Aug. 25 – 27 as part of its ongoing commitment to help protect employees, neighboring communities and the environment through preparedness, coordination and continuous improvement.
Along the Rock: Dixon Theatre is Bringing the Magic! John Westford, Tickets, Giveaways & More
The Dixon Theatre is adding a new kind of entertainment to its lineup this summer as illusionist John Westford takes the stage for a family-friendly evening of magic on Friday, September 18th.
Last Weekend for Thicksten’s Popcorn Summer Hours
Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer hours at Thicksten’s Popcorn, located at 214 Washington Street in Prophetstown.
Whiteside County 4-H Congratulates State Fair Champions
Whiteside County 4-H congratulates 30+ youth from Whiteside County who participated in the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Show in Springfield August 16th and the Illinois 4-H State Dog Show in Bloomington August 22nd.
Amid Measles Outbreak in Douglas County, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is responding to an outbreak of measles in Douglas County, Illinois, involving at least four cases. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases that are connected by a common exposure source or epidemiological link.
Heat Advisory Continues, Severe Storms Possible
While Whiteside County remains only under a heat advisory, the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has also indicated there is a slight chance for severe weather today and tomorrow.
Feel Your Best at Any Age
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the many ways we can support our health and well-being as we grow older.
USDA Unveils Plan to Modernize Agricultural Data Collection and Put Farmers First
At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Data Modernization Plan to put Farmers First, reduce unnecessary burdens on producers, and improve the timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of the agricultural data that informs decisions across American agriculture.
Pet of the Week: Meet Bia! This Sweet Kitten is Ready for a Forever Home | Happy Tails Humane Society
Nicole Bollman welcomed Michelle Longtin of Happy Tails Humane Society to the latest episode of Along the Rock Pet of the Week, where viewers were introduced to Bia, an affectionate four-month-old kitten looking for his forever family.
Applications Open for Next Round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced applications are now open for the sixth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program.