Two Unions Endorse John Booker

Dear Editor: Whiteside County Sheriff Candidate Chief Deputy John Booker is honored to announce the endorsement from two local Unions. The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 is a proud labor organization, with a long history of representing...
Boa Constrictor Captured at Lock and Dam 13

Boa Constrictor Captured at Lock and Dam 13

Imagine that you are sitting along the Mississippi River shoreline in Fulton, IL, with fishing pole in hand, drowning a few worms, and enjoying a sunny day.  Suddenly, you see something move out of the corner of your eye.  That “something” turns...

Letter from Whiteside County Police Chiefs

Dear Citizens: We, as current local Law Enforcement executives, pledge our support of Kris Schmidt for our next Whiteside County Sheriff on November 6, 2018. Major change and reform in Law Enforcement is coming on both the State and Federal levels.  Having a...

Letter from Former Sheriff Candidate Mike Lewis

Editor’s note:  This letter was reprinted with Mike Lewis’s full comments. Letter to the Editor: My campaign slogan was “Working Together to Make Things Better.”  Kris Schmidt has built his campaign on the foundation of teamwork, and...
5th/6th Grade Volleyball Conference Champions

5th/6th Grade Volleyball Conference Champions

Edtor’s note:  Jackie Noble supplied the information and photo. Congratulations to the 5th/6th Grade Volleyball team on becoming the 2018 Conference Champions, at the Rock River Valley Volleyball Tournament.  The team drew a bye for Saturday, September...