Dixon accused of violating Freedom of Information Act

Sterling police officer grateful for fellow officers’ support during Guard deployment

For Sterling police officer Zach Muntean, the support he received from fellow SPD officers and city employees in other departments took different forms. Every form, from a giant care package to phone calls from his fellow SPD officers, was meaningful.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Nancy Varga about the 2026 Reagan Run 5K

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Nancy Varga for the latest information on this year’s Reagan Run 5K, including costs, race times, how to sign up and more.

Dixon man pleads not guilty to fleeing police in Rock Falls

A Dixon man has pleaded not guilty to several traffic violations alleged to have occurred in March in Whiteside County.

Freeport man charged with multiple weapons offenses in Whiteside County

Charges include armed violence, defacing identification marks on a firearm, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to court records

Rock Falls student elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership.