Stories about Fulton
Those wishing to add their sale to the map should pick up a registration form at Fulton City Hall, 415 11th Ave., Fulton.
Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for courses taken during the term.
The Fulton Police Department faces a “dire and unprecedented” staffing shortage, Police Chief Nicholas Neblung told the Fulton City Council last month. His department is not alone.
With many local departments understaffed, Sauk Valley Community College's police academy and others are more important than ever to supply police officers.
The council discussed the logistics of outsourcing patrols to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office until three open positions are filled.
After failing to pass in 2022, Whiteside County voters will be asked to consider a public safety tax again in November to fund 911 emergency dispatch call center services.
Saturday’s schedule includes project judging in a wide variety of categories, table activities, a bake sale, a silent auction and an ice cream social.
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 29 to July 5, 2024.
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
The agreement is for three years.
Rock River Disc Golf and the Amboy Lions Club in conjunction with the city of Amboy are hosting the grand opening of a new disc golf course at Amboy City Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29.
A total of 257 full- and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for the spring semester. Another 137 students made the dean’s list.
The station will feature dual ports, adapters to fit cars and fast charging so drivers can get “up to 80% charge in 15 to 20 minutes,” Red E Vice President of Operations Anthony Cacaj said
Team saluted when returning home from Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games.
Looking for something to do? Here is a list of upcoming Extension courses set in Whiteside and Carroll counties.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, maintenance on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge (Gateway Bridge) in Whiteside County will begin Monday, June 24.
As they work to get a plan in hand, Fulton’s city leaders are pushing toward a downtown redevelopment plan that would replace all infrastructure on its main business thoroughfare, and could lead to more upgrades for other streets as well.
A two-story addition will be constructed at the hospital, with a little under 12,000 square feet of space available on each floor.
Construction on city hall has been progressing, with painting and electrical work expected to be finished within the week. Carpeting should arrive within the next week, and audio and visual equipment installation is about a month out.
Now on the doorstep of celebrating its 25th anniversary, the windmill has become a tourism magnet that draws in visitors from around the world.
Brianna Cramer, daughter of Joshua and Kelly Cramer, is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship.
The Fulton windmill, de Immigrant, has been overlooking the Mississippi River since 2000.
Property transfers filed in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties from May 24-31, 2024.
Kirkwood Community College graduates announced.
The shutoff is to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridge pavement.
Fulton resident Barbara Mask will document Dutch Days events since 1974 during her PowerPoint program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum on Sunday, June 23.
A portion of Fulton's tax revenues collected from video gaming goes to the Parks Fund and enables further development of its many parks.
Bikes lined downtown streets for annual blessing.
Seventeen Bulldogs athletes will compete in track and field, referred to as athletics by Summer Games organizers, and in soccer skills.
Blessing of the Bikes in Fulton; Young Actor’s Theatre's production of "Taming of the Shrew: 80s Style" on slate of weekend activities.
Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties filed May 10-17.
Abate of Iowa, District 21, will host the 35th annual Blessing of the Bikes.
Scientists will use the data collected in Pool 13 to better understand how waves affect water clarity and the river’s ecosystem, including native freshwater mussels and aquatic plants like wild celery.
Melissa Schultz, Haunted Haven’s owner, says she and her husband, Joseph Norton, discovered the fire. They had gone to the Haunted Haven barn Monday to pick up some tools and a lawn mower when they noticed smoke coming from the second floor.
Under the agreement, the city will pay up to $25,000 for Willett Hofmann to evaluate the existing wastewater treatment plant and develop layout options at the existing treatment plant site.
The Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments and CGH EMS were dispatched at 1:14 p.m. Monday to a structure fire at the Haunted Haven Barn, 29038 Grennan Road.
Within the Impact Program, high school students who graduate within SVCC’s district, which includes Whiteside, Lee, and parts of Bureau, Ogle, Henry and Carroll counties, can earn their tuition through completing community service hours.
Signing day, more traditionally reserved for student athletes, was reimagined as a way to recognize the graduates who are going straight to work rather than pursuing higher education.
If you would like to help, meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the south cemetery circle.
Sterling students graduate May 24; Dixon and Rock Falls seniors graduate May 26.
In honor of Memorial Day, veteran Steve Siefken of Morrison will speak of his “Life as a Cold War Military Spy” at the May Miller program at the Windmill Cultural Center.
Downtown Fulton's streets filled with festival-goers during 50th annual Dutch Days festival.
Former Harbor Crest Nursing Home will be renovated into 24-unit apartment complex.
Kevin Soenksen, a longtime member of the police department and most recently a sergeant, was sworn in as chief Tuesday, April 30.
Morrison block party, Dixon High School plant sale also on list of things to do.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the popular event, which is held in Fulton the first weekend of May.
Klompen dancing, parade, kids games, tractor show, windmill tours among festivities.
A cast of characters goes on an undersea adventure as told by Fulton High School students during their performance of "The Little Mermaid" on Friday, April 26, 2024.
A cast of characters goes on an undersea adventure as told by Fulton High School students during their performance of "The Little Mermaid" for opening night Friday, April 26, 2024.
The trade show was held Wednesday and Thursday nights, with 31 student-run businesses selling everything from jewelry and video promotions to made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches.