Editor’s note: The deceased youth is Jackson Levi Miller, 13, of Prophetstown, IL. On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Whiteside County Sheerrif’s Deputies were dispatched to the 18000 block of Lomax road, in reference to a traffic crash involving an SUV and a dirt bike. Upon
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted on behalf of the Whiteside County Bar Association. Since its first appearance on July 4, 1776, the date the Declaration of Independence was signed, the phrase “E Pluribus Unum” has become America’s de facto [in fact/ in reality] motto. Now, almost 250 years
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office proudly introduced its newest team member. Kane is a full-service K9 who will be working alongside his handler, Deputy Jacob Wilging. Kane joins the Department to assist in a variety of Law Enforcement functions, continuing the Office’s mission to
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Cordova Road, in rural Erie, IL, for a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Upon arrival, Deputies located the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who was pronounced
Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, March 21, 2025. Arrests: On March 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Morrison Police Department arrested Brett A Holcomb, 35, Morrison, IL, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Holcomb was arrested after Morrison Police
Dear Voters of Whiteside County, IL: I am writing to you today [Thursday, March 13, 2025,] to strongly urge your support for the upcoming Public Safety Tax measure. As the Sheriff of Whiteside County, I have witnessed firsthand the growing demands placed on our law enforcement, fire, and emergency
Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, March 7, 2025. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 2-23-2025 Juvenile 17 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 3-02-2025 Lori
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, has announced the filing of charges following an arson investigation, that occurred in October 2024. The incident, which took place in the Galt area, resulted in two individuals being hospitalized after a residential fire. Rodney
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:21 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries, on Buell Road, south of Gaulrapp Road. The initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Buell Road at a high rate of
Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, February 21, 2025. Arrests: On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 4:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of S. Base Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested the driver,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 7, 2025. Arrests: On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested the driver, Tifne N. Widener, 33, Clinton,
At 7:04 p.m., today, Monday, February 3, 2025, Morrison Community School District #6 issued this public alert. “First Responders are currently looking for a 15-year-old Morrison boy, who wandered away from his home. His name is John. He was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on the southwest side of
Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker submitted these consecutive reports over three days. Sterling Fire Department , Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the fire at 5000 Mill Street, in rural Sterling, IL, which occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A recovery mission is
Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, January 17, 2025. Arrests: On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N. Jackson and E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested John J. Chadwick,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 10, 2025. Arrests: On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at 10:32 p.m., the Morrison Police Department arrested Dan E. Cowley, 54, Issaquah, WA, in the 600 Block of E. Lincolnway, on a warrant for Failure to Appear in court