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The first Northwest Illinois Film Festival will be held this Wednesday, August 26th, starting at 8 p.m. at the Midway Drive-In Theatre in Sterling. The…
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It looks like there'll be a re-match in northwestern Illinois next year for a seat in the state house. On Wednesday, Democrat Joan Padilla from Sterling…
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EconomyA Wisconsin-based chain of book stores, with several in northwestern Illinois, is going out of business. Wednesday Book World announced it will close all…
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EconomyA company in Sterling is growing very quickly and needs more space. Yesterday, HALO Branded Solutions broke ground on its new, global headquarters in the…
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EconomyAnother national retailer is going to close some stores, but the list does not include any in the Quad Cities. On Friday, J C Penney announced it will…
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CommunityA Rock Island-based agency has broken ground on what will be the first major residential development in downtown Sterling. The Rock Island Economic Growth…
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CommunityVeterans from northwestern Illinois will travel to Washington Thursday to visit the monuments that commemorate their service. The 35th Honor Flight will…
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CommunitySome local residents could qualify for brand new windows, doors, or paint. This week, residents can apply for the Healthy Homes Lead Program, which tests…