On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison. A Union Pacific Railway train was
Whiteside County Health Department and Johnnie’s Tap, Fulton, IL, are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by contagious individuals. After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure, typical visit duration, and difficulty
Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together, after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation, WCHD decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure,
Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for
Whiteside County Health Department and Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Rock Falls, IL, are working closely together, [regarding] COVID-19 exposures by contagious individual(s) who were not showing symptoms. The Whiskey Barrel released a statement [Tuesday, July 14, 2020,] on Facebook and is joining the Health Department for this [Monday, July 20,
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 6, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Jamie C. Given, age 39 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Given with Violation of
Dear Editor: 2020 was the year for a “Corona Twist” to our annual Golf Outing fundraising event for Rock River Hospice & Home. Working with Deer Valley Golf Club, we were able to rework the format into Golf for Hospice Week 2020. We are appreciative and thankful for the support
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Report July 4, 2020 Early Saturday morning, July 4, 2020, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire east of Harmon, IL. Evidence collected at the scene linked the vehicle to a homicide in South Carolina that occurred on Sunday, June 28. The suspects from
Sidonna Mahaffey, owner of Mahaffey’s On Main Street, and “Upcycle Junkie” will co-sponsor a Ladies Night Out and DIY Craft Class, on Friday, July 17, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and an evening of companionship and fun. Required registration closes on Wednesday, July 15,
This is a photograph of Jason A. Chapman, 43 years old, of Sterling, IL. Chapman is the victim in the homicide investigation being conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police. “This is a very active investigation at this time,” stated Sheriff John Booker. I will not
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2020. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jarrett F. Wiebenga, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a residence located in the 24000 block of Front Street, (Como), rural Sterling, IL, for a deceased male subject. The deceased is a male in is 40s who was found in the front yard of his
Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Both measures establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and driving and for drivers who cause severe injury to pedestrians. Said White, “Drivers
Whiteside County Highway Department announces the closure of Stropes Road to all traffic, effective Monday, July 6, 2020, until further notice The project is estimated to take two months to complete. Stropes Road is approximately 1/2 mile west of Meredosia Road. The work site is located eight miles south of