One hundred and sixty-two years ago Nov. 19, Abraham Lincoln delivered his incomparable Gettysburg Address at the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery. In the years before, the designer of the cemetery had left his imprint on Illinois.

Harris: So, what kind of standing in the world does the United States currently have? Are things looking better or are they deteriorating? How about at home? Do things look better here?

Obendorf: A package came in the mail for the Polo Historical Society. In it were several things, including several badges worn by Joe Powell when he was chief of police for Polo and when he was Ogle County sheriff.

A Small Business Bingo event Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at Flight Deck Bar & Grill in Rochelle saw over 300 attendees and raised $5,710 to be split between the Community Action Network and Rochelle VFW Post 3878, event organizer and AP Massage Therapy owner Ashley Patrick said.

The city of Rochelle will hold its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in downtown Rochelle.

Homeowner, who had a medical marijuana card, is charged with unlawful possession with the intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams of cannabis, and possession of 20 to 50 cannabis plants

Oregon High School’s madrigal dinner theme for this year is “The Unfinished Madrigal Dinners”.

Gallery

The Polo Marcos downed St. Anne in I8FA playoff action on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at Polo High School.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, the Oregon Rotary Club will host what is billed as the 30th and final Angel Ball, a milestone evening marking the culmination of the club’s long-running gala in support of local community causes.