Schmidt Chooses Pat Bartel as Chief Deputy

Schmidt Chooses Pat Bartel as Chief Deputy

Kristopher Schmidt, Republican Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, stated Sterling Police Department Sergeant Pat Bartel will become the Whiteside County Chief Deputy, if Schmidt wins election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  His announcement was made 19 days...

Letter from Jerry Mitchell

Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff. Kris brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to the position and has a proven track record as a dedicated public servant. Since my retirement as...

Booker Endorsed by Three County Sheriffs

John Booker, Democratic Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has been endorsed by Rock Island County Sheriff Gerald Bustos, Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran, and Bureau County Sheriff James Reed.  The endorsements of the three Sheriffs are added to...
Chandler Shared WWII POW Stories

Chandler Shared WWII POW Stories

Carol Chandler of Dixon, IL, is a retired hospital nurse with a Bachelors’ Degree, who likes to research, write, and share her knowledge with others.  She is a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors.  On Monday,...

DNC Highlights Bustos Rural Effort

On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the Democratic National Committee highlighted Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ work to earn the support of small town America, in a new web video.  The video spotlighted Bustos’ recent trip to knock on doors of the people she...