Prophetstown News

Dr. Stephanie Beelendorf of Family Chiropractic in Sterling. ) “We are a chiropractic office,” says Stephanie Beelendorf, 25, the newest chiropractor to join the Family Chiropractic team.

MORRISON – Surrounded by family and friends, Whiteside County Patrol Sgt.

I recently got a chance to go back in time. Well, not exactly back in the past like the guy in The Time Machine.

As the region pauses to celebrate the nation's 233rd birthday Saturday with festivities large and small, let's not forget who makes these special events possible: volunteers.

Faith Garnhart, 10, shows off a tattoo given to her by Petunia attendant Nick Davis at the Dixon library Thursday afternoon.

World War II-era music filled the air at Saturday morning veterans arrived for the dedication of a mural to commemorate the battles fought by the greatest generation.

Whiteside County deputies are investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred Wednesday afternoon in rural Prophetstown.

PROPHETSTOWN – Area families can have a little “kid-friendly” fun Friday through Sunday at Kids Days in downtown Prophetstown.

PROPHETSTOWN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given this river town a $99,500 Rural Business Enterprise Grant that will be used to upgrade downtown sidewalks and street lighting.

Lee County Sheriff Mark H. Tabers, 46, of Dixon, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday; violation of order of protection; no bond until seen by judge.

New officers for 2009 were installed at the March 17 meeting of the Royal Neighbors of America, Prophetstown Chapter.

Jake Workman was hoping he had 200 meters left in his right leg. The Milledgeville senior was off by about 150 meters.

Art for mental
 health's sake - STERLING – The eighth annual Sinnissippi Art and Photography Exhibit, sponsored by Sinnissippi Centers and The Sinnissippi Foundation, runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Northland Mall.

Michael Meyers' solo home run in the top of the seventh inning Tuesday gave the Newman Comets a 10-9 win over Erie-Prophetstown in Prophetstown.

Illinois State Police Adam C. Faivre, 21, of DeKalb; 12:05 p.m. Sunday at Interstate 39 in Ogle County; speeding, no insurance, driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court June 24 John R. Novak, 26, of Schaumburg; 2:30 a.m. Sunday at state Route 2, .25 miles south of Wolverine Road, Lee County; driving under the influence, ...

Nate Asbury pitched six strong innings and ripped a pair of doubles, but it wasn't enough to help the Sterling Golden Warriors on Monday in a 2-1 loss to Alleman in Rock Island.

DIXON – A teen who police say jumped from the Galena Avenue bridge was rescued from the chilly Rock River on Monday afternoon.

Donald C. “Bo” Marquis, 79, of Princeton, formerly of Buda, died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at Liberty Village of Princeton.

Running has been a huge part of Andy Ploenzke's life since high school. Running has been a huge part of his son's life for as long as he can remember.

Out&about Through April 22 Phidian art show At the lower level of the Loveland Community Building, Dixon.