F/S Football Panthers Are Perfect

The EP Panther frosh-soph football team wrapped up its regular season on Monday night in Prophetstown with a 22-14 win over Riverdale.
Panther XC Picks Up Third At Columbus Day Invite

Amboy’s Shady Oaks Country Club was the site of Amboy High School’s annual Columbus Day Cross Country Invitational on Monday.
Along the Rock: Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to Dixon! Live Shadow Cast, Costumes & Halloween Fun

Spooky season is bringing a night of costumes, audience participation, and theatrical debauchery to Dixon as Mosaic Theater Troupe and The Dixon: Historic Theatre prepare for a live shadow cast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, October 30th.
Morrison Rotary Club’s Highway Clean-up Crew

The Morrison Rotary Club had a great turnout on Wednesday, October 7th for their Adopt-A-Highway beautification project.
Fall Practice League & Raffle Sales for Prophets Trap Shooting Team (Photos)

Six high schoolers on the Prophets Trap Shooting Team showed up for the first fall practice league at the Morrison Sportsmen’s Club on Sunday, October 11th.
USDA Announces $1.8 Billion in 2026 Conservation Program Payments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers and landowners for their participation in key conservation programs for 2026.
Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Jess Klein to Perform in Bishop Hill October 18

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jess Klein will bring her powerful voice, deeply personal storytelling and roots-driven sound to Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Sunday, October 18th.
OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health Celebrates One Year in Sterling

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Center for Health in Sterling is celebrating its first anniversary in October, marking a year of significant growth in providers, specialty services, and access to care for residents throughout Sterling, Rock Falls, and the surrounding communities.
Cash and Coffee – Online Banking vs. Going to the Bank: Which is Better?

Online banking has changed the way people manage their money, making it easier than ever to track spending, monitor transactions, and deposit checks without stepping inside a bank.
United Way of Whiteside County Receives $10,000 Grant from Quad Cities Community Foundation

United Way of Whiteside County has received a $10,000 grant through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s 2026 Operations and Program Grants.