Rock Falls murder victim’s father wants police chief to resign, says chief to blame for investigative errors
The father of a Rock Falls man murdered Feb. 14 wants the Rock Falls police chief to resign after officers testified last month that several protocol violations happened during the investigation.
Missing Sterling woman found safe
The Sterling Police Department confirmed that Adriennah M. Carmona, who was reported missing Thursday, June 12, was found through a joint effort by detectives from the Sterling and Dixon police departments.
Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns Saturday
Daylong festival features parade, live music, kids activities and more across two downtown parks
Princeton native Rachel Kiser Rucker will highlight June 15 concert
Princeton native Rachel Kiser Rucker will highlight June 15 concert
The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann MB Lusher, returns with a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15 in Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.
Princeton native Rachel Kiser Rucker will highlight June 15 concert
Fulton Millers to host conservationists on June 17 at Windmill Cultural Center
Dave Harrison and Dean Huisingh have joined forces to create a new conservation center in the area.
Sterling police asking public to help locate missing Sterling woman
Adrieannah M. Carmona, 22, was last seen Monday, June 9, 2025, around 10:20 a.m. in the area of the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue in Rock Falls.
Whiteside County sex assault, abuse trial delayed as prosecution claims possible new evidence
The trial of a former Rock Falls man facing up to 60 years in prison on sex assault and sex abuse charges will be delayed a month after prosecutors requested more time to review a report of
Illinois Valley Hall of Fame night brings laughs and tears
Shaw Media’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet always comes with a lot of laughs and smiles and fun remembrances each year. This year’s sixth annual event also came with sorrow and sadness Thursday at the