Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday following complications from gallbladder surgery. He was 77.

Sterling Police looking for stolen wheel caps

STERLING – Police are asking for help finding several hub caps stolen from area parking lots a couple of weeks ago.

Morrison hits milestone on downtown renovation

MORRISON – The City Council has OK’d what could be taxpayers’ final bill to secure a downtown building and save a 150-year-old landmark from near-certain demolition.

High-speed chase results in wreck, arrest

DIXON – A high-speed chase through two counties Sunday afternoon ended when the suspect vehicle struck another car and then a utility pole. No one was injured.

Financial aid seminars on tap at Sauk

Sauk Valley Community College’s Office of Student Financial Assistance is offering free one-hour financial aid seminars for parents and students, all on Wednesdays.