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May 24, 2025
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Memorial Day events planned in Oregon and Polo

Memorial Day events planned in Oregon and Polo

Oregon and Polo announce services for Monday, May 26

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 22, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Polo students research, share fallen veterans’ stories through ‘the Grateful Nation Project’

Polo students research, share fallen veterans’ stories through ‘the Grateful Nation Project’


Two cars collide near Oregon at Castle Rock overlook entrance

Two cars collide near Oregon at Castle Rock overlook entrance


World War II museum open Memorial Day, May 26; admission is free

World War II museum open Memorial Day, May 26; admission is free


Sectional meet turns out well for Oregon and their coach

Sectional meet turns out well for Oregon and their coach


Buffalo Township agrees to donate old Polo Town Hall to theater group

Buffalo Township agrees to donate old Polo Town Hall to theater group

Ogle County double-murder trial delayed until January

Ogle County double-murder trial delayed until January

Residents speak out against proposed ordinance for public demonstrations in Oregon

Residents speak out against proposed ordinance for public demonstrations in Oregon

Vintage base ball game moves to Oregon Park West

Vintage base ball game moves to Oregon Park West

Oregon Junior/Senior High School music department earns second in state

Oregon Junior/Senior High School music department earns second in state

Detective: Slain Mt. Morris man was shot multiple times after going to mom’s apartment to visit his dog

Detective: Slain Mt. Morris man was shot multiple times after going to mom’s apartment to visit his dog

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


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Northern Illinois Food Bank frets over Trump food aid cuts

Northern Illinois Food Bank frets over Trump food aid cuts


Where to find Memorial Day ceremonies, parades in the Sauk Valley

Where to find Memorial Day ceremonies, parades in the Sauk Valley


Forreston FFA Alumni Tractor and Truck pull is June 7

Forreston FFA Alumni Tractor and Truck pull is June 7


Byron, Stillman Valley girls do well against larger schools at 2A sectional

Byron, Stillman Valley girls do well against larger schools at 2A sectional


Consumer group warns ComEd customers of price hike this summer

Consumer group warns ComEd customers of price hike this summer


Wind advisory, elevated fire risk Friday for northern Illinois; more storms possible

Wind advisory, elevated fire risk Friday for northern Illinois; more storms possible


Storms leave thousands without power across northern Illinois

Storms leave thousands without power across northern Illinois


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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

Memorial Day events planned in Oregon and PoloLocal News | Ogle County News

Memorial Day events planned in Oregon and Polo

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 22, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Polo students research, share fallen veterans’ stories through ‘the Grateful Nation Project’

Polo students research, share fallen veterans’ stories through ‘the Grateful Nation Project’

Forreston FFA Alumni Tractor and Truck pull is June 7

Forreston FFA Alumni Tractor and Truck pull is June 7

Bears

Chicago Bears wanted more accountability last season. Ben Johnson’s ready to deliver it.Bears

Chicago Bears wanted more accountability last season. Ben Johnson’s ready to deliver it.

By Michal Dwojak●
May 23, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Chicago Bears set to host joint practices with Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills during preseason

Chicago Bears set to host joint practices with Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills during preseason

Silvy: Can the new coaching staff break the Bears’ cycle of QB mismanagement?

Silvy: Can the new coaching staff break the Bears’ cycle of QB mismanagement?

High School Sports

Photos: Forreston wins 1A Oregon SectionalPhoto Galleries | Ogle County News

Photos: Forreston wins 1A Oregon Sectional

By Earleen Hinton●
May 23, 2025 at 10:53 pm CDT

Photos: Bella Duncan leads Fillies in 5-0 win over Hawks

Photos: Bella Duncan leads Fillies in 5-0 win over Hawks

Photos: Oregon wins 1A track sectional

Photos: Oregon wins 1A track sectional

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