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Online hearing will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.
The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation given by Mark and Jean Zinnen and Theresa Brandon at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.
Brian Richmond is a construction mechanic with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133.
Here's a list of trick-or-treat hours, parades and trunk or treats on tap to celebrate the spooky season.
Urban Eats serves light and healthy food options, such as salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. It is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The event was held Sept. 27-28 at the Northern Illinois Convention Center in Naperville.
Brian McPhillips, 32, of Rock Falls, who police initially identified as a Sterling resident, has been cited with unsafe passing and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, according Whiteside County court documents.
When deputies arrived at the scene they discovered the driver, Angela Appel, 48, of Thomson, was pinned in the vehicle, according to a news release.
Blood collection disrupted by weather as storm threats persist through October.
This informative and picturesque program will be presented by the Odell Library Friends.
Jeremiah Haas to be inducted in 2025.
Volunteers help make Morrison beautiful.
The Nightmare On High Street 3K Run/Walk encourages runners to dress in their favorite Halloween costume as they stalk the streets. A costume contest will take place at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the race at Genesee and High streets.
The walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Larson Shelter in Centennial Park, with registration beginning at 8:15.
More than 600 people attended Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s annual Family Fun Day on Sept. 29, 2024, in Morrison.
More than 600 people attended Resthave Care & Rehabilitation's annual Family Fun Day on Sept. 29, 2024. The free event, which encourages quality family time for all ages, featured a tattoo artist, magician, petting zoo, touch-a-truck, bounce house, balloon art, face painting, a cookie walk, crafts, contests and a meal of baked beans and pork chops or a hotdog and chips.
Whiteside County voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, will decide whether to OK a new 0.5% public safety tax that would bring in about $2M annually to fund 911 emergency dispatch call center services or leave their city’s administration to figure out how to foot their share of the bill.
17-year-old faces a second attempted murder charge in connection with July 23 shooting, will remain in custody due to threat he poses to community, judge rules.
Students at a handful of Sauk Valley high schools are working to break down stereotypes and promote tolerance, acceptance and wellness among their peers in an effort to develop healthy relationships through the BLIND program.
Alpaca Farm Days are this weekend; "A Visit from Will Dilg" is Oct. 6 at Timber Lake Playhouse.
Morrison’s downtown was transformed into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gathered to paint the town Saturday.
Kalmar Kolors Alpacas, located along U.S. 30 six miles west of Morrison, is listed among the alpaca farms that will be open to visitors during the weekend.
CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton, offers a free community meal – “The Table” – every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Watch local artists demonstrate how they create their art from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Loft on Main art gallery on Main Street in Morrison.
New high school ag programs also sprouting in Sterling, Dixon amid growing student interest.
Clinton Symphony Orchestra performance, Movie in the Park in Sterling also on list of things to do.
About 500 freshmen from six area high schools attended a BLIND (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) retreat Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, as a way to build leadership skills and understanding.
Morrison’s downtown will be transformed Saturday into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town.
Five local McDonald’s restaurants in Dixon, Oregon, Rock Falls, Morrison and Sterling will participate in a fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 18, supporting The Penguin Project of Sauk Valley.
The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.
The Whiteside Forum is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that hosts expert speakers and discussions on topics of local interest to the public from a global viewpoint. All events are free and open to the public.
Volume I contains five written histories of Prophetstown; Volume II is a compilation of Prophetstown articles authored by Fred South and published by the Prophetstown Area Historical Society.
“Beethoven and Friends” is the general theme of the new season.
The production will be in a Radio Studio format, so no memorization will be involved. Actors of all ages are needed.
Jason L. Endress, 45, was sentenced to four years probation with special conditions after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse that prosecutors said stemmed from a 2004 incident when he was a director at Camp Lowden, a Boy Scout camp east of Oregon.
Dixon blood drives are from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon; and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Ave.
Jeremy L. Standard, 40, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading guilty Aug. 21 to aggravated battery causing great bodily harm during a March 2 fight, according to Whiteside County Court documents.
Hundreds stop by Sullivan's Foods to see the iconic vehicle.
The Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Engine No. 4014 made a whistle stop from 1:30-1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Sterling Marketplace near the Avenue B crossing as part of its eight-week "Heartland of America Tour."
NAMI Sauk Area will highlight the importance of suicide prevention and provide critical resources by actively engaging in initiatives to support and educate the community throughout September.
The store, which opened in August 1989, specializes in hand-finished Amish-made furniture, including dining sets, bedroom sets, outdoor furniture and more.
Tegeler’s Amish Furniture celebrates 35 years in Morrison.
Asa Crook, the first settler in what would later be known as Prophetstown, built the home in 1839. The home still looks very much like it did at that time.
Brian “Fox” Ellis, internationally renowned storyteller, author and naturalist, will be portraying local Robert Ridgeway and focusing on the science and history of bird-watching and the Audubon Society at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Windmill Cultural Center.
Annual event has long, colorful history.
Fulton, Erie, Polo and Morrison are on the list.
Grab your buns and break out your Weiner Whistles, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to the Sauk Valley next week.
New U.S. flags are available for purchase.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with God’s Will Giving Center and encourages people to show support by joining in fulfilling current needs.
The party starts at 6 p.m. with local businesses and booths opening to the public. At 7 p.m., the 1980s-style band Big Hair Mafia will play the venue. Around 8 p.m. when it gets dark, the glow parade will sweep through town.