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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to a 2024 aggravated battery charge – a Class 2 felony because it involved a police officer – and a separate 2023 aggravated battery charge.

The event is from 4:30-7 p.m., with dine-in and carry-out meals available.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 18

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Whiteside, Lee and Carroll county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.