Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Alcohol won't be served on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds when the 2026 Stephenson County Fair kicks off July 21 in Freeport, the fair board has announced.

The charges, all Class X felonies, were filed on Monday and are alleged to have occurred in May of 2025

A Sterling man has been charged in Whiteside County with aggravated battery of a police officer, accused of throwing a rock at a deputy on Wednesday during his third run-in with law enforcement that day

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will host a crafting session, a clothing embellishment course and crochet classes alongside many other events in February.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will award at least 10 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

Doran Dockstader reached the 34-gallon donation milestone at the blood drive at St. Mary Church.

A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

Sterling’s Shepherd Premier Senior Living, an assisted living and memory care center, was evacuated Tuesday after a broken sprinkler head led to water coming out of the ceiling and caused hazards with the building’s wiring, light fixtures and water heaters.

The Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa, is issuing a public call for durable regional hardwood lumber as part of a large-scale outdoor exhibit for an upcoming new museum installation.

A Sterling man was sentenced to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty in four separate felony cases, including one accusing him of setting a Galt home on fire

Seniors vs. Crime: When someone falls victim to a scam, we always warn them about the high likelihood they will be targeted for more scams.

A Fulton apartment building – one of the oldest structures still standing in the city – is now a total loss after fire broke out Sunday morning.

The Feb. 4 Wild Winter Wednesday program in Fulton will feature Linda Cook, who will present “Still Vanished and Missing in QC Area - featuring the Trudy Appleby case".

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

Darren Bailey and running mate Aaron Del Mar stopped in Sterling this week as part of their “Take Back Illinois” bus tour through suburban Chicago and northern Illinois.

With several days of dangerously cold weather settling in across the Sauk Valley, warming centers will be open for those who need them. Please call the facility to make sure it is open before traveling in the cold.

Here's a look at schools that have announced their closure or switch to remote learning due to Friday's predicted cold.

“Can a Republican win for governor? Can a downstate farmer win for governor?” Those were the questions that former state senator and former and current GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey had for a crowd of around 30 supporters in Sterling on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Thirty-one finalists from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside elementary and middle schools in fifth through eighth grades will compete for the regional championship.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

The Whiteside Forum will host Barb and Phil Benson, local world travelers, who will talk about their adventures in Europe last year visiting the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and their week in Istria, Croatia.

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center on Jan. 28 will feature Pat Pessman introducing the audience to the book she has written, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush - an American Pioneer Narrative”.

The Men of the Tampico First United Methodist Church will have the annual chili supper on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the church basement.

The Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host Marcy Lawrence and Beth Lancaster, who traveled together to Iceland for a festive Christmas trip.

The class will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at 802 Eighth Ave., Erie.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026

One hour could save a life as a free demonstration of CPR takes place at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Fidelity Drives Conference Center in Fulton.

One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday night on Illinois 84 north of Fulton

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, will host a free Medicare 101 Seminar for local seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Rock Falls.

A Morrison man has pleaded not guilty to theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, and several battery charges

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is asking residents of the 37th District to help make Valentine’s Day more meaningful for local seniors by contributing cards to his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

Daniel Yanes pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 13, to one count of aggravated battery, was sentenced to 30 months of probation and will serve 180 days of periodic imprisonment that will allow him to work.

The city of Rock Falls has appealed a $31.5 million judgement delivered against the city and two fire officials in connection with the 2021 line-of-duty death of a Sterling fire lieutenant.

The trial of a Rock Falls man accused of home invasion, sex assault, and battery was to begin Tuesday in Whiteside County court. Instead, a Whiteside County judge assigned to the case last week will announce that day whether the case against Daniel Yanes will proceed

The celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb 6. Take a tour of the apartment where the Reagans lived and discover more of Tampico’s history.

Here is a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.

The top item on the wishlist for Twin Cities Homeless Shelter is available just a few minutes’ drive from the shelter. “Right now, what I’d really like, and they are on sale at Menards, are those 27-gallon storage totes,” shelter director Myles Newberry said.

Dollar General has announced its store at 2603 Locust St. in Sterling is now open. To celebrate, the company plans to host a grand opening event at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.

Sterling Today filed a complaint for eviction papers in Whiteside County Circuit Court against The Mercantile Ballroom & Cocktail Lounge and business owners Ryan Nares and Ashley Nares, who dispute the allegations made in the filing

While the appearance of the Twin Cities Homeless Shelter could be a single-family home, the face of homelessness has been changing over recent years, creating challenges for Myles Newberry and his two-person staff. 

When most people have put away the Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and ribbons, the director of the Whiteside County Toys for Tots program already is thinking about Christmas shopping.

Sinnissippi Centers announced Wednesday, Jan. 7, that it will again offer up to four $1,000 college scholarships for individuals seeking a career in the human services field.

A Chicago man was sentenced Wednesday to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in Whiteside County court to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, 2026.

Four music ensembles from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunday, Jan. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. It’s the fourth concert in the Symphony’s 72nd season.

A Rock Falls father and daughter have teamed up to bring back local favorite Arnie’s Happy Spot and its original chicken recipe. Owners Dave and Maddie Cochran held a soft opening for the restaurant at 1667 Hoover Road in Deer Grove, now called The Happy Spot, on Dec. 11.

Odell Public Library in Morrison will host “Improving Online Health Literacy”, a free, in-person program aimed to increase online health literacy for all ages.

A Whiteside County man has been charged with criminal sexual assault, battery, and unlawful restraint in connection with a Dec. 31 incident

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Dec. 22-26, 2025.