An explosion at Chemtool Inc., a Rockton, Illinois company that manufactures fluids had a huge fire Monday. Smoke could be seen on radar and in two states.

The crash is under investigation

Ogle County no longer carries the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in the region, and cases are continuing to decline as the health department focuses on vaccinating community members.

Exelon recognized four Oregon school nurses for their hard work this past year as part of their Community Hero series.

Residents across Northern Illinois may hear a few crashes of thunder Monday afternoon into the evening.

Oregon High School held its Madrigal Dinner on April 24 and April 25 in the OHS gym. Audience members brought their own food the event.

'I didn’t think it was fair for her to be walking around free,' Safranek's mom says

State's attorney: 'Particularly brutal behavior used in the commission of the murder'