More News

Lowest diesel gas price in Whiteside County available at $4.79 per gallon in week ending May 2

The lowest price of diesel gas in cities throughout Whiteside County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.


Eswood Community Consolidated District 269 Logo

Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 ranks in bottom half of Illinois districts by enrollment in 2024-25

Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 enrolled 77 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Gage Burdick

Which Northwest Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, May 8?

Friday, May 8 will feature competition from these former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts.
Brad Fritts, Illinois State Representative for 74th District

Rep. Brad Fritts seeks nominations for 2026 Educator of the Year Award

State Representative Brad Fritts is accepting nominations for his annual Educator of the Year Award. The honor recognizes outstanding full-time educators from Illinois’ 74th District. Nominations are due by May 18.

Week ending Apr. 25: Lowest regular gas in Whiteside County reaches $3.69

In Whiteside County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $3.69 per gallon as of the week ending Apr. 25.


Brad Fritts, Illinois State Representative for 74th District

Rep. Brad Fritts provides legislative updates and announces local events for May 2026

State Rep. Brad Fritts shared legislative news including stalled redistricting changes and highlighted upcoming session dates. He also announced community programs such as medicine disposal drives and educator award nominations.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Lee Center Community Unit School District 271’s enrollment rank increases in 2024-25

Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 enrolled 126 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Dr. Paul Garrison Steinke, DO, CEO

CGH Medical Center to reopen remodeled cafeteria on May 11

CGH Medical Center will reopen its newly renovated cafeteria on May 11 following extensive upgrades completed by internal staff. The remodel marks the conclusion of multi-year lobby improvements aimed at enhancing comfort for patients, visitors, and employees.