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East Coloma-Nelson kindergarten, preschool roundup is Feb. 19

The event is from 4-6 p.m. Call the school office for more information at 815-625-4400.

By Shaw Local News Network●

February 19, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Sterling man tells council of privacy concerns with Flock cameras: ‘It is a digital dragnet that never sleeps’

A Sterling man concerned about how data from automated license plate readers could be used – and possibly shared – expressed his concerns Tuesday night to the Sterling City Council.

By Jeannine Otto●

February 19, 2026 at 5:15 am CST

Sterling Fire Department grows by 2

That feeling when your new boss has good things to say about your work so far - on your first official day on the job? Two new Sterling firefighters had that feeling as they were sworn into office Tuesday night.

By Jeannine Otto●

February 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm CST

Rock Falls council OKs ordinance, requires mobile homes moving in to be manufactured less than 20 years ago

The ordinance bans mobile homes that were manufactured more than 20 years old from the parks within city limits. It applies to all those homes even if they’ve been renovated, but does not apply to homes already within a city park, according to the ordinance.

By Payton Felix●

February 18, 2026 at 6:15 pm CST

Extension, SVCC teaming up to present Ready, Set, Grow Gardening Workshop on March 28

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the keynote presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Nancy Kuhajda for a lively discussion about Milk Jug Gardening.

By Shaw Local News Network●

February 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST