VOLUME 57 NO. 17 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
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Erie, Illinois
FOR THE KIDS
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Blue pinwheels have been “planted” in front of the Albany Police Department in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A virtual hands event is also scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at noon. Read more about this special event on page 2.
LOCAL NEWS
STATE NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Grist Mill Remodel
Staying Closed
Bring Your Own Bottle
The Annan Grist Mill showcases local history / 6
Schools across Illinois will not resume / 3
Two area stores offer sanitizer by the ounce. / 2
WHAT’S INSIDE Cordova Library ................................16 Churches...................................... 14-15 Classifieds ...................................18-19 Published every Wednesday 20 pages • One section
Fulton Police................................... 17 Glimpses of the Past..................... 12 Social News................................... 5
DEATHS Brian D. Scott, Katherine Doering, Kenneth G. Huizenga, Keith C. Jones, Lavern J. Bennet, Bruce Plumb, Ethyl Arnold, Alan H. Medema, Pages 7-8