State Sen. Arellano: Remember those who gave their all
Arellano, of Dixon, spoke Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the ribboncutting marking the opening of the 2025 Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance at the State Capitol.
United Way’s Let’s Feed Our Children program returns to nourish Whiteside County youths, needs volunteers
Running from May 28 through Aug. 6, United Way will provide grab-and-go lunches to children and teens at 17 locations across the county, ensuring children have access to meals during the school break.
Homestead Festival announces 2025 theme, ‘We Got Spirit!’

Cleaning house: Sterling sells vacant properties for redevelopment
The Sterling Industrial Development Commission sold four vacant properties around Sterling for $1 each.