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July 20, 2025
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NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Sauk Valley

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park

Blue Steel performs at Oregon’s Concert in the Park

The free summer concert series concludes Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with Burn N Bush and Color Run.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show

Unique station wagon one gem at Byron’s Hib Reber Memorial Car Show


North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle


Polo police officer recognized for life-saving actions at December 2024 house fire

Polo police officer recognized for life-saving actions at December 2024 house fire


Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay

Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay


Kids show their rides and patriotic colors at Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade

Kids show their rides and patriotic colors at Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade

July 4 fun at Mt. Morris’ Let Freedom Ring

July 4 fun at Mt. Morris’ Let Freedom Ring

Mt. Morris’ Little Miss & Mister Firecracker contest kicks off start of Let Freedom Ring festival

Mt. Morris’ Little Miss & Mister Firecracker contest kicks off start of Let Freedom Ring festival

Pavement buckle causes detour on Route 2 for second day in a row

Pavement buckle causes detour on Route 2 for second day in a row

Two pavement blowouts cause partial closure of Route 2 between Oregon and Byron

Two pavement blowouts cause partial closure of Route 2 between Oregon and Byron

Water wars a welcome feature of Polo’s Town & Country Days parade

Water wars a welcome feature of Polo’s Town & Country Days parade

Opinion

Gardner: Remembering what is important

Gardner: Remembering what is important


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


Trending

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally held in Oregon

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally held in Oregon


Illinois posts nursing home violations for first quarter of 2025

Illinois posts nursing home violations for first quarter of 2025


Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School

Ogle County teen gets probation for threatening to ‘shoot up’ Byron High School


Illinois State Police graduates largest class in 25 years

Illinois State Police graduates largest class in 25 years


Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community

Formerly known as Keystone, Sauk Valley Under 40 aims to connect millennials, Gen Zers to community


Celebrating 60 years of Sauk: How a community built a college and a lasting legacy

Celebrating 60 years of Sauk: How a community built a college and a lasting legacy


Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming


Latest News

Byron man sentenced to 3 years in prison for stalking, harassment

Byron man sentenced to 3 years in prison for stalking, harassment

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

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

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News

Byron man sentenced to 3 years in prison for stalking, harassmentSauk Valley

Byron man sentenced to 3 years in prison for stalking, harassment

By Earleen Hinton●
July 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally held in Oregon

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally held in Oregon

Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations is fit to stand trial

Psychologist: Mt. Morris man accused of 33 order of protection violations is fit to stand trial

Bears

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 1 Caleb WilliamsBears

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 1 Caleb Williams

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

Silvy: Bears GM Ryan Poles faces a critical season. Can he turn talk into tangible results?

Silvy: Bears GM Ryan Poles faces a critical season. Can he turn talk into tangible results?

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 2 Montez Sweat

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 2 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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