Among those honored were Gwendolyn Hodson and Jack McKanna of Mt. Morris.

Laura Cook’s work over 27 years in the Ogle County Clerk and Recorder’s Office included elections, records, property taxes and land transactions. She retired from her position as clerk and recorder Dec. 19.

An Ogle County home sustained $5,000 in damage after fire broke out Saturday night, Dec. 27.

We can learn a lot by looking at ourselves through the eyes of others. A Chinese scholar gave us that opportunity in his book, “America against America.”

Fourteen area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

Some districts will seize these new opportunities. But not every Illinois school is equipped to offer such options.

Dec. 31 marks the 250th anniversary of the death of Richard Montgomery, who was killed in the frontal assault on Quebec City on New Year’s Eve 1775.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

A look back at some of the top Ogle County Life stories from the past year.