Prophetstown is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,080 at the 2010 census, up from 2,023 in 2000.
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Prophetstown News
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Couple Found Deceased In Their Home
On Saturday November 16 at 1:35pm Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a call to conduct a welfare check at a residence in the 100 block of East Commercial Street, Lyndon Il. Deputies arrived on scene and checked the residence and the residence was secured. Deputies were able to look through a bedroom window…… read more »
Flooding and Rain Closes Areas in the Sauk Valley
Due to flooding on the Rock River, Prophetstown State Park and campground are closed until further notice; based on flood forecasts, the closure is expected to continue through next week. The equestrian trails and campground at Franklin Creek State Natural Area are closed due to poor conditions following recent heavy rainfall.… read more »
Nami and Whiteside County Sheriff Join Forces to Discuss Suicide Awareness Night
Spend an evening with representatives from NAMI of the Sauk Valley and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department discussing signs of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Find out about local resources and support for individuals in crisis. MEAL from 5-6pm and CHILDCARE from 6-7:30pm will be provided FREE because this topic is so important to families and…… read more »
ISP Conducting Roadside Safety Checks in Whiteside County This Week
Illinois State Troopers from Sterling District 1 will be conducting Roadside Safety Checks in Whiteside County during the first week of July. The ISP says they have zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working the detail will be looking for driving with a suspended license, transporting open alcoholic beverages and violations of what…… read more »
Prophetstown Obituaries
Joyce Bennett
Joyce Bennett, age 93, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Allure Nursing Home in Prophetstown. Joyce was born on May 9, 1926 in Walnut the daughter of Frank and Frances (Hasbrook) Broers. She married Gordon Bennett on February 28, 1948 in Walnut. Joyce was at the Meek School in Walnut, Tampico Elementary and Prophetstown Elementary…… read more »
Richard L. VanderLeest
Richard L. VanderLeest, age 76, of Colona, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Manor Care in Davenport, Iowa. Richard was born February 4, 1943 in Denver, CO the son of Robert and Amelia “Billie” (Foxall) VanderLeest. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era where he was a computer programmer for over 20…… read more »
