The NWS said locations that could experience flooding include Dixon, Rochelle, Byron, Oregon, Mount Morris, Amboy, Polo, Davis Junction, Forreston, Hillcrest, Stillman Valley, Franklin Grove, Ashton, Paw Paw, Lost Nation, Sublette, and Woodhaven Lakes.

Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new record, harvesting a preliminary total of 2,318 birds during the 2026 Illinois youth season.

State Rep. Tony McCombie is announcing dates for traveling office hours this month.

Ceczar P. Spann, 31, was found guilty March 9 of two counts of domestic battery for striking a member of his household in September 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026.

The Chana Mother’s Club annual salad supper will be Monday, May 4, at the Chana Education Center.

The Rochelle Elementary School Board on April 14 unanimously approved the renewal of its food management contract with Whitsons Culinary Group.

The show will be presented May 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 at PACT’s home in the Old Polo Town Hall.

Construction on a $4.1 million renovation and expansion of the 40-year-old Oregon Fire Protection District station is slated to be completed by mid-July, OFPD Chief Michael Knoup said April 16.