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Whiteside County, Illinois
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Single-family home in Rock Falls sells for $105,000
A single-family home at 408 12th Avenue in Rock Falls has sold for $105,000, with the sale recorded on Oct. 19. The property sits on a 6,970-square-foot lot. Nearby recent sales included homes on 13th Avenue for…
Rock Falls Vietnam veteran built life from Marine Corps service
Howard Glispie joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961 at age 17 and served in Vietnam before returning to Illinois. He later settled in Rock Falls and helped build Sauk Valley Community College, turning from military…
Rock Falls: Single-family home goes for $115,000
A single-family home at 407 Avenue E in Rock Falls sold for $115,000 on Oct. 19. The property sits on a 0.6-acre lot. Other nearby sales cited include a home on Dixon Avenue E that sold for $75,000 in August and a…
Rock Falls veteran serves knowledge to next generation
As Veterans Day approaches, Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Bobby Kibodeaux is emphasizing the importance of educating younger generations about the significance of military service. A veteran of deployments in…
Rock Falls to observe Veterans Day with Nov. 11 ceremony
Rock Falls American Legion Post 902 will host a Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. The event will feature keynote speaker Pastor Dalmus Meeks, a performance of…
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Single-family home sells for $142,000 in Rock Falls
A single-family residence at 1304 11th Avenue in Rock Falls was sold on October 15 for $142,000. The property occupies a 6,970-square-foot lot. This transaction is part of the recent residential real estate activity in…
Roush focuses on keeping Rock Falls Legion going, growing
John Roush, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, serves as the commander of the Rock Falls American Legion Post 902. After a 20-year military career and a subsequent career in the private sector, Roush now focuses on managing…
For Welker, college money turned into combat deployment, military career
Jennifer Bonnell Welker, an Amboy High School graduate, joined the Illinois National Guard to fund her college education. Her service led to a career as a motor transport driver, a role she shared with her father…
Fryer fire breaks out at Rock Falls McDonald’s
A fire broke out at a McDonald’s restaurant in Rock Falls on Friday morning, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters responded to the scene around 9 a.m. after a fryer fire was detected. Restaurant staff…
Rock Falls-based author donates books to Sterling, Rock Falls libraries
Rock Falls author Carol Lubbs has donated copies of her book, 'The Cliff: I Once Was Lost', to libraries in Sterling and Rock Falls. The book recounts the true story of her sister-in-law's survival after falling into a…
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Dave’s Coffee Cake thrives on ‘Familia’
Dave’s Coffee Cake, a family-owned bakery in Rock Falls, has grown into a nationwide operation since its founding in 2004. Owners Dave Barajas Sr. and Dave Barajas Jr. produce approximately 45 varieties of small-batch…
Rock Falls Tourism announces Winter Wonderland decorating contests for homes, businesses
Rock Falls Tourism has announced its annual Winter Wonderland decorating contests for local homes and businesses. Residents and business owners are invited to participate by creating festive holiday displays to help…
Rock Falls Tourism announces Halloween decorating contest winners
Rock Falls Tourism has concluded its fifth annual Halloween house decorating contest. The event featured seven participating homes, with organizers noting that the competition was exceptionally close due to the high…