Derek Swanlund, 44, will remain in custody in the Ogle County Jail in connection with the death of Cameron Pasley, 25, also of Mt. Morris.

Read the transcript from our April 23 Talk-Line interview with Dave Foy, representing the local Ducks Unlimited chapter.

The Talk-Line interview for April 23 featured Dave Foy, representing the local Ducks Unlimited chapter serving the Sauk Valley area discussing the origins of the organization, what it stands for and an upcoming Sponsor Banquet and Membership Drive on April 26 in Rock Falls.

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The Whiteside Area Career Center CEO program student trade show took place Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Northland Mall in Sterling.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 24 featured the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter, discussing upcoming fundraising events.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter discussing upcoming fundraising events.

Current principal, Heidi Deininger, is leaving the district to be superintendent at West Carroll.

The annual grants, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, are aimed at supporting school libraries serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Duane Meyer, 42, of Stillman Valley, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with an Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire.