To avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, the Ogle County state’s attorney asked for and was granted a special prosecutor in the case of a now-former deputy charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash.

Sauk Valley events also include a course on cooking with herbs, an adult homecoming dance and a day of shopping.

Golfers from Newman, Oregon, Fulton, Bureau Valley, Eastland and Erie-Prophetstown advanced out of the Class 1A Port Byron Regional on Wednesday. The Rock Falls volleyball team also picked up a win over Stillman Valley.

Through traffic will not be allowed on Science Ridge Road between Sixth Avenue and 16th Avenue beginning around 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.

Group was able to help at 12 different sites and completed a variety of projects

A Thomson woman was found not guilty at a bench trial Wednesday in a case in which she struck and killed a pedestrian Dec. 25 near Fulton.

To avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, the Ogle County state’s attorney asked for and was granted a special prosecutor in the case of a now-former deputy charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., will host the meeting Thursday, Sept. 28, to discuss issues of importance to Illinois families.

Linda Magklaris was awarded Best of Show for her submission at the 74th Grand Detour Arts Festival on Sunday, Sept. 10.