Ottawa drive-by shooter to act as his own lawyer
A jury convicted him of the 2023 drive-by shooting in Ottawa. Anthony Brito thinks the jury got it wrong. Now, he’s arguing for a new trial – and without a lawyer’s help.
Grand Ridge Grade School announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
Oglesby Knights donate to Dickinson House Foundation
Ottawa drive-by shooter to act as his own lawyer
Oglesby Knights donate to Dickinson House Foundation
Grand Ridge Grade School announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026
Here’s a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.
Prophetstown library offers craft hour, clothing embellishment workshop
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.
Sterling man pleads not guilty to 8 counts of possessing images of child sex abuse
The charges, all Class X felonies, were filed on Monday and are alleged to have occurred in May of 2025
Two federal agents that fired guns in shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave
Two federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave while investigations continue. The decision follows an internal review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and