After 17 tornadoes struck northern Illinois last week, experts say the state is nearing another record-breaking year for tornado activity

A Whiteside County man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft and weapon charges in Whiteside County and to break-ins, unlawful restraint and battery charges in Bureau County

Northern Illinois is under a Level 3 severe weather risk on Wednesday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding

Construction will begin on Illinois 84 in Carroll County on Monday, June 15. The 10-mile work zone is from Doty Road south of Savanna to the Whiteside County line.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for June 1-5, 2026

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs through July 19.

Local youths ages 10 to 14 are invited to explore the exciting world of engineering and creativity at an upcoming hands-on workshop where participants will build their own DIY hydraulic hand using everyday household materials.

Youths ages 5–10 are invited to get creative and explore the natural world at the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Nature’s Paint Box workshop series happening this summer across Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for June 1 to 5, 2026.

Properties within the zone are eligible for state and local financial incentives for redevelopment and historic tax credits aimed at attracting private investment.

Locations that could be impacted include Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison, LeClaire, Fulton, Prophetstown, Hampton, Port Byron, Erie, Garden Plain, Rapids City, Albany, Princeton, Tampico, Cordova, Lyndon, and Riverdale.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced June 8 that it will be shutting off roadway lights on the U.S. 52 Mississippi River Bridge in Carroll County and U.S. 30 Mississippi River Bridge in Whiteside County.

Jury trials will remain on hold in Whiteside County after University of Chicago mathematicians’ work, though not complete, points to irregularities in how names surface for jury duty, a Whiteside County judge ruled Tuesday

Local residents have had negative reactions in recent weeks after learning about a real-estate listing posted on the Lee County Industrial Development Association’s website – a listing that has since been removed – advertising a 387-acre property along Interstate 88 and U.S. 30.

University of Chicago mathematicians reviewed jury selection process selection methods over the weekend to determine if they are randomized. A report on their findings is expected by Tuesday.

In observance of the city of Fulton’s year-long celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, the special program will honor all of Fulton’s veterans, with a special focus on the six World War II fallen heroes.

The Morrison Fire Department celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, June 6, with events that included a car show at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, a parade, a block party, and a ceremony honoring the department's current and retired firefighters.

Lyndon held its 35th annual car show Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Richmond Park.

As part of the fundraising efforts, On the Move will host a Bingo Bash fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, at the Morrison sports complex. Traditional Bingo will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., with Boogie Woogie Bingo beginning around 6:30 p.m.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for May 25-29, 2026.

Several Sauk Valley-area fire departments are receiving grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office’s 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program.

A Rock Falls man who police say threw a pregnant woman to the ground Wednesday is facing felony aggravated battery, fleeing, and weapon charges.

A Whiteside County judge ruled Wednesday that enough evidence exists for prosecutors to proceed with a meth trafficking case filed last month against a Morrison man

A car show, parade and Main Street block party are among the activities scheduled for June 6.

As another group of freshly graduated college students enters the job market, challenging times may be ahead with slow hiring rates across the country.

Hundreds of people stood along both sides of the Union Pacific tracks on Wallace Street in downtown Sterling on Tuesday to get a look at Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 as it made its way east on a coast-to-coast tour to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026.

Backyard memories don’t just happen, they’re built over time. A Freeport business is helping families turn pools, hot tubs and more into spaces for connection, relaxation and lasting moments.

Teachers are asking the same questions on technology: What is changing, and how do we keep up? A Dixon educator is helping them find answers, even as the technology keeps shifting beneath him.

Full closure of the Bollman Road Bridge, which carries traffic over Interstate 88 in Lee County, began Monday, June 1, to allow for bridge repair work.

A residence in Dixon that sold for $350,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County / Whiteside in the past week

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle property transfers for May 18-22, 2026.

In recognition of Infrastructure Week, Illinois American Water is highlighting significant investments underway in Sterling to strengthen water service, enhance reliability, and support long-term system performance for customers.

Stark and Tazewell counties had the state’s top average corn and soybean yields, respectively, in 2025.

A Sterling man has been charged with home invasion and battery following a Thursday incident at a West Fifth Street residence

MANDRELL: From the vision of Pete Dillon and the founding board, who worked tirelessly to establish the college, to the graduates of the Class of 2026, the college’s history is filled with remarkable examples of overcoming challenges, pursuing opportunity, and changing lives.

A Sterling developer, accused in civil court of siphoning money from the Rock Falls company he co-owns, has lost the Amcore Bank property in foreclosure, according to a Whiteside County court ruling.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 18-22, 2026

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for May 11-15.

The new initiative's goal is to create a more informed and inclusive community for people living with dementia.

Cash prizes are up for grabs for the winners of Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual Juried Art Exhibit. The academy is now accepting fine art and photography entries from adults as well as children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Let’s Feed Our Children, the free summer meal program that has grown into one of the most far-reaching child hunger programs in the area, begins its 2026 season on Wednesday, May 27, and runs weekly through Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 11-15, 2026.

The Whiteside Area Career Center’s Health Occupations students have earned a 100% pass rate on the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, according to a news release.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties' property transfers for May 4-8, 2026.

A single-family home in Compton that sold for $320,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County / Whiteside over the past week

A Morrison man was taken into custody on several meth charges Thursday after police officers, who were staking out his home, watched him retrieve a box containing 420 grams of meth from his front porch.

A Sterling man has been charged with armed violence, weapons and drug offenses, accused of unlawfully carrying a gun while walking on a Sterling city street while toting a large amount of fentanyl.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, is encouraging students across the 37th District to stay engaged this summer by participating in his annual Summer Reading Program.