Morrison firefighters pull truck, boat, trailer from lake at Morrison Rockwood State Park
The truck, boat and trailer were pulled out of the water by the Morrison Fire Department and Dabney Wrecker, assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and three IDNR officers. No injuries were reported.
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally held in Oregon
Thursday’s event was part of the nationwide series of “Good Trouble Lives On” protests held across the nation in honor of the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and longtime congressman John Lewis.
Sauk Valley residents can hike portion of the Hennepin Canal on July 20
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be Sunday, July 20, and will be on the feeder canal from Bridge 59 to Bridge 62.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Shaw Local on homeless situation in Sterling
The TALK-LINE interview for July 16 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local happenings, including the homeless situation in Sterling.
IDOT: Morrison’s stretch of U.S. 30 in line for $15.2M rebuild
Over 300 people turned out at a five-hour open house Wednesday when Illinois Department of Transportation officials talked with Morrison residents interested in an end-to-end project through town that could see construction start in 2029.
Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers available: Carroll County FSA
Agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
Rock Falls could become site of water ski shows; fundraising underway for equipment, dock
Matt Hicks with the Sauk Valley Water Ski Shows group said his organization is seeking sponsors and donations to raise money to bring water ski shows and other aquatic entertainment to Rock Falls.
Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 284: These are the 2025 IHSA football games to watch in northern Illinois
J.T. Pedelty, Eddie Carifio and Sam Ramirez react to the IHSA football schedule getting released in the latest Friday Night Drive podcast, and break down games in DeKalb and La Salle counties, along with the Sauk Valley
Rock Falls Police Chief says There is Light at the End of the Tunnel Regarding Getting the Staff to Full Strength
Rock Falls Police Chief David Pilgrim said recently there is light at the end of the tunnel. What he was referring to is getting the department back to full strength. He said the department would soon have
One Person Injured Follow Collision With a Farm Grain Trailer
On Thursday morning, July 17, Ogle County Deputies responded to the intersection of US Highway 52 and Freeport Road for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. After an investigation, it was determined that a Ford Focus, operated by