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July 02, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Polo troupe prepping for ‘Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 

Polo troupe prepping for ‘Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 

Performances will be July 11, 12, and 13 at 7 p.m. in Louise Quick Park in Polo

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 02, 2025 at 7:17 am CDT

Mt. Morris church donates $2,871 to Let Freedom Ring fireworks

Mt. Morris church donates $2,871 to Let Freedom Ring fireworks

Donation is 100% of the proceeds received at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris' food concession on June 13.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 02, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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

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

Illinois Department of Transportation crews were busy patching the blowouts - one just north of the Silver Ridge Golf Course north of Oregon and the other south of Byron, near Town Line Road.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 01, 2025 at 11:23 pm CDT

July 16 pie and ice cream social set to help first graders

July 16 pie and ice cream social set to help first graders

All donations will go toward the 9x9x9 Program, the Foundation’s most successful program

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 01, 2025 at 2:24 pm CDT

Folk guitar concert July 5 at Oregon library

Folk guitar concert July 5 at Oregon library

Singer/songwriter Bob Diven of New Mexico to perform at 2 p.m

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 01, 2025 at 12:41 pm CDT

Ogle County judge hears arguments for and against allowing crime scene photos in Byron double-murder trial

Ogle County judge hears arguments for and against allowing crime scene photos in Byron double-murder trial

Duane Meyer has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and has been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest Oct. 9, 2019.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 01, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Oregon Park District receives national award for ‘Outstanding Budget Presentation’

Oregon Park District receives national award for ‘Outstanding Budget Presentation’

National recognition celebrates excellence in budgeting and reflects an ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective financial planning

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 01, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

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

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

Polo homeowner battles back with a hose of her own during annual parade.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

14 Polo students awarded William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation scholarships

14 Polo students awarded William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation scholarships

The William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation has awarded 116 scholarships since 2012.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

ENAG to host Artist Bob Diven painting class on July 12

ENAG to host Artist Bob Diven painting class on July 12

The class will be held at Conover Square’s Eagle’s Nest Art Group Studio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 2:37 pm CDT
Kable Band Concerts offered each Wednesday night in Mt. Morris

Kable Band Concerts offered each Wednesday night in Mt. Morris

Concerts are held in the Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris on the College Campus.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 2:16 pm CDT
Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days

Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days

Asked questions such as “What’s your favorite dinosaur” and “What’s the best thing about being a kid,” the 4- and 5-year-olds did their best to give insightful answers.

By Alex T. Paschal●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Recent Articles

Polo troupe prepping for ‘Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 

Polo troupe prepping for ‘Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 


Mt. Morris church donates $2,871 to Let Freedom Ring fireworks

Mt. Morris church donates $2,871 to Let Freedom Ring fireworks


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

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


Photos: Two blowouts on Route 2 cause detour Tuesday

Photos: Two blowouts on Route 2 cause detour Tuesday


July 16 pie and ice cream social set to help first graders

July 16 pie and ice cream social set to help first graders


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