On Thursday, February 2nd, at approximately 6:02pm the Sterling Police Department was dispatched to a car versus bicycle accident at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Wallace Street. Investigation revealed that a bicycle ridden by Roddy L. Tedder, 40, of Sterling, was traveling northbound on the sidewalk of the 1st Avenue Bridge. Tedder and the…
Jane Shaw is excited to serve her local communities and youth as the Carroll County 4-H Program Coordinator. Jane grew up and currently resides in Mt. Carroll. Her career began with Illinois Extension in 2013 as extra help. In 2016, Jane became the Office Support Assistant for Carroll County, and in 2021 she moved to…
Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans and partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you’re hosting the party, take care…
Illinois State Police Troop 1 Captain Joseph Blanchette has announced enforcement figures and activity for January. Illinois State Police Troop 1 Troopers issued 585 citations, 613 written warnings, and made 23 criminal arrests during the month of January. Troopers issued 271 citations for speeding and 15 citations for distracted driving violations. There were 13 arrests…
With each new General Assembly, the Illinois House of Representatives passes a Resolution establishing the Rules by which the chamber will operate. Democrats currently hold a strong supermajority in the Illinois House, which gives them complete and total control over the legislative process. In the meantime, House Republicans have called for greater transparency, equity, and…
Over the last several years, there has been a gradual diminishment in the role law enforcement plays in keeping communities safe, and the system that administers justice to those convicted of crimes. This attack on our criminal justice system and the men and women whose job it is to apprehend criminals has been deliberately phased.…
Supported by a background in community health, new County Director Karla Belzer will guide University of Illinois Extension staff in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties as they continue to build relationships and stronger, healthier communities. Illinois Extension staff live and work in the communities they serve throughout the state to meet families, businesses, and communities…
Woodlawn Arts Academy’s Winter Art Exhibit features more than 100 pieces of artwork from local artist Beverly Garcia. Garcia’s art will be on display in the halls and lounge at Woodlawn through Friday, February 10th, and the show is free to view during regular business hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.…
On Friday, January 27th, at approximately 5:00am, the Rock Falls Police Department with assistance from the Illinois State Police and the Blackhawk Area Task Force, served a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of 14th Avenue in Rock Falls as part of an ongoing investigation of narcotics possession and trafficking. The search…
Everyone is invited to our 3rd Annual Flock to the Rock on Saturday, February 11th. Head on down to the Lower Dam, 300 East 1st Street, Rock Falls between 9am and 10am to view the Eagles soaring around the Rock River, and don’t forget your cameras and binoculars! Then come on over to the Rock…