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  • Heal posts milestone win in Lincoln Highway

    MOUNT MORRIS – When the cat stepped away, the mouse could play. The cat in this case is Ember Schuldt, who had won eight consecutive Women's Lincoln ...
    July 13, 2014 - 11:40 pm

  • Alumni football: Comets win battle with Clippers

    AMBOY – The Newman Comets beat the Amboy Clippers 24-6 on Saturday at the Harbor, but unlike the game that will happen between the two schools on Oct. ...
    July 13, 2014 - 11:37 pm

  • Good time had by all at Lincoln Highway

    A few years ago while competing in the men's Lincoln Highway golf tournament, I did something stupid I still think about to this day.
    July 13, 2014 - 11:37 pm

  • Growing game of golf

    SILVIS – After hearing for the last month and a half how popular soccer is becoming in the United States, I'm going to take up the mantle for golf.
    July 13, 2014 - 11:33 pm

  • Sportshorts for Monday, July 14, 2014

    Registration for the 24th Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic is underway, but will close on Wednesday. The tournament features brackets for players 9 to 18 yea ...
    July 13, 2014 - 11:30 pm

  • Baseball: Blair promoted to Triple-A after move to bullpen

    After spending a 4-hour bus ride trying to figure out what he was going to do during the upcoming 2-day Double-A All-Star break last month, Seth Blair ...
    July 11, 2014 - 11:49 pm

  • Golf: Sunset in position to take down Kishwaukee

    MOUNT MORRIS – Kishwaukee's drive for five is facing a significant speed bump at the Women's Lincoln Highway golf tournament.
    July 13, 2014 - 4:12 pm

  • Johnson tied with McGirt in Silvis

    SILVIS – Zach Johnson was 11 feet from the cup on the par-5 10th hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic, and had a decision to make.
    July 11, 2014 - 11:48 pm

  • Sharing first JDC with Henley

    SILVIS – On Friday, my day started early. While I can usually be found lying in bed throughout the morning, making sure my pillow still works, I was ...
    July 11, 2014 - 11:44 pm

  • Changing times in women's LHT

    It wasn't particularly breezy during the first round of the Women's Lincoln Highway golf tournament on Friday, but the winds of change were definitely ...
    July 11, 2014 - 11:43 pm

  • Marilyn J. Butler

    FRANKLIN GROVE – Marilyn J. Butler, 89, of Franklin Grove, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at her home.  
    July 13, 2014 - 9:14 pm

  • Jimmie Harker

    WOOSUNG – Jimmie Harker, 83, of Woosung, died Friday, July 11, 2014, at his home.Jimmie was born Jan ...
    July 13, 2014 - 8:59 pm

  • Betty Joyce Boyer

    STERLING – Betty Joyce Boyer, 87, of Sterling, died Friday, July 11, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.
    July 13, 2014 - 8:58 pm

  • Lawrence Silvio Segneri 1946-2014

    STERLING – Lawrence Silvio Segneri was born April 15, 1946, at Home Hospital in Sterling, to Silvio and Helen (Parker) Segneri. He passed away peacefu ...
    July 11, 2014 - 7:01 pm

  • Lois M. Frank

    MOUNT CARROLL – Lois Marie Frank, 79, died Monday, July 7, 2014, in Normal.Law-Jones Funeral Home in ...
    July 11, 2014 - 7:01 pm

  • Margaret Feltham

    AURORA, Colo. – Margaret Flynn Feltham passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, with her beloved family by her side.
    July 11, 2014 - 9:30 pm

  • Inez Sharp Adams

    ROCK FALLS – Inez Sharp Adams, 80, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at her home.Inez was born Jan. 16, ...
    July 11, 2014 - 7:01 pm

  • David N. Williamsen

    BEAVERVILLE – David N. Williamsen, 53, of Beaverville, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at his home. He was a welder at IFH, and later at Astec Mobile Scree ...
    July 10, 2014 - 10:18 pm

  • Adam ‘Ruben’ Lerma

    ROCK FALLS – Adam “Ruben” Lerma, 65, of Rock Falls, went to heaven Sunday, July 6, 2014. He passed away at home.
    July 10, 2014 - 10:18 pm

  • Edwin Schreiner

    MILLEDGEVILLE – Edwin Schreiner, 84, of Milledgeville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at his home. He was a mechanic for many years and worked at Shank ...
    July 10, 2014 - 10:18 pm

  • Meet Nicom, Whiteside's new K-9

    Whiteside County Sheriff's Department welcomes a new K-9 to the force, Nicom. Click here to see vide ...
    July 11, 2014 - 5:36 pm

  • Judge reads Welling sentence

    Judge Ron Jacobson sentenced Matthew Welling to 90 years in prison: 60 for fatally beating and slashing 79-year-old Leroy Daniels, and 30 more for the ...
    June 25, 2014 - 6:54 pm

  • Clips: Victim impact statements

    Family of Leroys Daniels read victim impact statements on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Click here to se ...
    June 25, 2014 - 6:33 pm

  • SVM All-Star Classic: Girls Game

    The Telegraph won 48-25 over the Gazette team. Click here to see video ...
    June 20, 2014 - 9:17 am

  • SVM All-Star Classic: Boys Game

    The Gazette hit 51 percent of its shots – including 41 percent of its 3-pointers – to pull away for a 95-74 victory.
    June 20, 2014 - 9:17 am

  • 3A softball final: Sterling, St. Ignatius

    The Sterling Golden Warriors won the third-place match against St. Ignatius 4-0 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
    June 14, 2014 - 8:39 pm

  • 3A softball semifinal: Sterling, Manteno

    The Sterling Golden Warriors softball team faced off with Manteno Panthers in the 3A state semifinal, Friday, June 13, at EastSide Centre in East Peor ...
    June 13, 2014 - 6:32 pm

  • Area law enforcement in Torch Run

    Area law enforcement in the Sauk Valley participated in the Torch Run, Wednesday, June 11, which was meant to raise awareness for the Special Olympics ...
    June 11, 2014 - 5:39 pm

  • Sterling Wins Barrington Supersectional

    The Golden Warriors clinched their second consecutive trip to state with a 3-1 rematch victory over Wauconda Monday.
    June 10, 2014 - 9:41 pm

  • Clippers, Pioneers in 1A state semifinal

    The Amboy Clippers fell 6-1 on Friday, June 6, at EastSide Centre in East Peoria, at the IHSA 1A state softball semifinal.
    June 6, 2014 - 6:10 pm

  • Technology helps reduce emissions

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner Co. supplies its innovative Pressure Sensor Glow Plug for Volkswagen’s all new diesel engines starting with the 1.4-l ...
    July 10, 2014 - 4:38 pm

  • Jobs help boost Hub City economy

    ROCHELLE – The city of Rochelle and the Greater Rochelle Economic Development Corp. announced that more than 600 new jobs have been created in Rochell ...
    July 10, 2014 - 4:36 pm

  • Health care center receives grant

    STERLING – Exceptional Care &Training Center has received a $7,395 Quality of Life grant award from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
    July 10, 2014 - 4:36 pm

  • Pawn shop, seeking more traffic, sets up shop downtown

    STERLING – Big screen televisions. DVDs. Bicycles. Guitars. A pawn shop is a lot like a garage sale ...
    July 12, 2014 - 2:23 pm

  • Wipfl named to VARs list

    CHICAGO – Wipfli has been named to the Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 Value-Added Reseller for 2014.Th ...
    June 26, 2014 - 8:27 am

  • Casey’s to help weather victims

    The Midwest River Region of the American Red Cross has teamed up with Casey’s General Stores in Iowa and Illinois. 
    June 26, 2014 - 8:27 am

  • Byron man earns surveying license

    DIXON – Jeffrey B. Rohde, an employee of Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc., has become an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.
    June 26, 2014 - 8:27 am

  • Election topic of board meeting

    SAVANNA – Members of the Savanna Army Depot Restoration Advisory Board elected three community members June 12.
    June 26, 2014 - 8:27 am

  • A ‘fun’ place to eat in Mount Morris

    MOUNT MORRIS – From “real” ice cream to a thick deli sandwich, Ken Foss aims to please his customers at the McKendrie Street Café.
    June 27, 2014 - 7:57 pm

  • CGH names new chief of quality control

    STERLING – Longtime local physician Dr. William Bird is CGH Medical Center's new vice president and chief of quality and process improvement, CGH said ...
    June 22, 2014 - 9:40 pm

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Tuesday, July 15Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planni ...
    July 13, 2014 - 8:48 pm

  • Mount Morris man completes courseAir Force Airman Jacob A. Fassler graduated from basic military tra ...
    July 10, 2014 - 2:58 pm

  • Dances, summer reading at center

    DIXON – A line dancing party is planned for 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St.
    July 10, 2014 - 2:56 pm

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    TodayAlcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., D ...
    July 10, 2014 - 2:58 pm

  • Montmorency student sign-up dates set for July

    ROCK FALLS – Registration for the 2014-15 school year at Montmorency Elementary School will be July 23 and 24 at the school, 9415 Hoover Road.
    July 10, 2014 - 2:56 pm

  • Mental health classes set

    STERLING – National Alliance on Mental Health Sauk Area will sponsor a Family-to-Family education program from Sept. 4 to Nov. 20 at Whiteside County ...
    July 10, 2014 - 3:18 pm

  • Ohio school registration draw near

    OHIO – Registration for all Ohio school students for 2014-15 will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4 in Room 111, the first-floor computer room, at the s ...
    July 10, 2014 - 2:55 pm

  • College Honors

    Florida Institute of TechnologyMELBOURNE, Fla. – Nathan Baldwin of Dixon and Cassidy Ziech of Roche ...
    July 10, 2014 - 2:58 pm

  • Reading group to discuss ‘Hate List’

    WALNUT – The Walnut Public Library Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. July 23 in the library's adult reference section, 101 Heaton St.
    July 10, 2014 - 4:07 pm

  • Governor’s Day brunch planned

    THOMSON – The Carroll County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at York Township Library, 1225 West St.
    July 10, 2014 - 3:18 pm
 

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