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June 18, 2025
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NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Sauk Valley

‘No Kings’ rally draws estimated crowd of 500 around courthouse square in Oregon

‘No Kings’ rally draws estimated crowd of 500 around courthouse square in Oregon

Approximately 500 people lined two sidewalks around the historic Ogle County Courthouse for 2 hours on Saturday, June 14, 2025, carrying signs critical of Trump and his administration.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 17, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Police release names of 2 men fatally shot in Polo

Police release names of 2 men fatally shot in Polo


Sheriff: Police respond to shooting, hostage situation in Polo, two dead

Sheriff: Police respond to shooting, hostage situation in Polo, two dead


Polo city officials praise first responders for swift action in response to shooting scene

Polo city officials praise first responders for swift action in response to shooting scene


Jurors: Stillman Valley man still a ‘sexually dangerous person’

Jurors: Stillman Valley man still a ‘sexually dangerous person’


Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvements

Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvements

Infinity Event on June 14 to honor the lives of ‘Maggie & Amos’, support education

Infinity Event on June 14 to honor the lives of ‘Maggie & Amos’, support education

Oregon officials kill proposed ordinance seeking more regulation of public demonstrations

Oregon officials kill proposed ordinance seeking more regulation of public demonstrations

Leaf River Summer Daze to offer plenty of family fun June 6–8

Leaf River Summer Daze to offer plenty of family fun June 6–8

Forreston-Polo edges ‘Bago to win 1A track sectional

Forreston-Polo edges ‘Bago to win 1A track sectional

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meet

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meet

Opinion

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936


Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past


Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy

Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy


Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger

Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger


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When the tornado siren sings, take it seriously


Our View: Illinois vaccine lottery isn’t worth the risk

Our View: Illinois vaccine lottery isn’t worth the risk


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Guest column: Once again, much more was said than done by Illinois lawmakers


Trending

Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28

Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28


Mt. Morris Jamboree free concert series kicks off; music on Friday nights

Mt. Morris Jamboree free concert series kicks off; music on Friday nights


Which northern Illinois towns have enacted a 1% grocery tax? Check our list

Which northern Illinois towns have enacted a 1% grocery tax? Check our list


Recycle old electronics on June 27 in Oregon

Recycle old electronics on June 27 in Oregon


June 14 marks ‘No Kings’ protests in Illinois: Locations, times, what you need to know

June 14 marks ‘No Kings’ protests in Illinois: Locations, times, what you need to know


First installment of Ogle County tax bills due June 13

First installment of Ogle County tax bills due June 13


Markham man pleads guilty to battery against Polo woman

Markham man pleads guilty to battery against Polo woman


Latest News

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition

Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School

Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School

Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year

Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County

Sauk Valley Girl Scouts garner 2023 volunteer awards

Sauk Valley Girl Scouts garner 2023 volunteer awards

Stronghold Castle to be topic at June 24 Depot program

Stronghold Castle to be topic at June 24 Depot program

Town & Country Days returning for 57th annual event

Town & Country Days returning for 57th annual event

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News

Mt. Morris Jamboree free concert series kicks off; music on Friday nightsSauk Valley

Mt. Morris Jamboree free concert series kicks off; music on Friday nights

By Earleen Hinton●
June 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Motorcycles rev up 100-foot hill at Father’s Day climb in Mt. Morris

Motorcycles rev up 100-foot hill at Father’s Day climb in Mt. Morris

‘No Kings’ rally draws estimated crowd of 500 around courthouse square in Oregon

‘No Kings’ rally draws estimated crowd of 500 around courthouse square in Oregon

Bears

Top Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2025: No. 3 Jaquan BriskerBears

Top Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2025: No. 3 Jaquan Brisker

By Michal Dwojak●
June 18, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Top Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2025: No. 4 Tyrique Stevenson

Top Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2025: No. 4 Tyrique Stevenson

Top Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2025: No. 5 Montez Sweat

Top Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2025: No. 5 Montez Sweat

High School Sports

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meetPrep Sports | Ogle County News

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meet

By Andy Colbert●
May 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Strong start gives Fulton baseball its 4th straight regional title

Strong start gives Fulton baseball its 4th straight regional title

Byron bats, Andrew Talbert pitching too much for Oregon

Byron bats, Andrew Talbert pitching too much for Oregon

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