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Hands on Oregon donates $2,000 to OHS Transitions program

For the second consecutive year, Hands On Oregon donated $2,000 to the Oregon High School Transitions program.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST

Eye On Illinois: Majority, concurrence and dissent on Bost’s mail-in ballot lawsuit all worth reading

As noted in October following oral arguments, the opinion in Bost’s favor says nothing about the merits of his case but effectively sends us back three years and enables a federal judge to rule on the underlying constitutional question.

By Scott T. Holland●

January 17, 2026 at 10:00 am CST

Flagg-Rochelle Public Library to host seed library kickoff Jan. 31

The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library in conjunction with Ogle County Master Gardeners will be hosting a seed library kick-off event Saturday, Jan. 31.

By Jeff Helfrich●

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Free Wits Workout sessions to start at Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton on March 2

The free, in-person Wits Workout sessions will be offered at the Mills & Petrie Memorial Library on Mondays, starting March 2, and will continue for 12 consecutive weeks.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Fatal 2016 Ogle County house fire was set: Investigator

State investigator said the burn pattern indicated the fire began on the sofa in the first-floor living room where Maggie Meyer's burned body was found.

By Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

January 16, 2026 at 8:00 pm CST