Forreston

Annual banquet is May 5

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The tractor, a 1949 Case, was sold Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Hazelhurst auction.

Annual quilt show is April 11-12 in Cedarville.

A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris.

Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

No injuries to residents or firefighters.

Event includes lunch stand and Touch-a-Truck display

Emma Lenkaitis was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Dairy Entrepreneurship and Justin Myers was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Diverisfied Crop Entrepreneurship.

The Whiteside Area Career Center has named its students of the month for February.

Farm toy and craft exhibitors, a silent auction, a coloring station for kids, and a Farm Toy Display Competition were all part of the fundraiser for the Forreston FFA program

Sunny skies and spring-like temperatures didn’t deter visitors from stopping by the Forreston FFA Alumni’s 37th Annual Farm Toy and Craft Show at Forreston High School on Saturday, March 8. Farm toy and craft exhibitors, a silent auction, a coloring station for kids, and a Farm Toy Display Competition were all part of the fundraiser for the Forreston FFA program.

Performances are March 13-16

The mission of Transitions is to assist these students in learning some of the basic life skills required for successful living in our community including banking, cooking, and performing household chores

The cost is $40 to become a PAG member which covers attendance for you and a guest at the annual meeting and includes one show ticket for the 2025 season.

March will be a busy month for music students

Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and six semester class rank.

Rochelle advances four wrestlers

The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in December.

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

Lucas Nelson has recorded 100 wins in this high school career and is closing in on the school record for pins.

The program for the evening will allow attendees to get to know the new officers better as several are new to the Guild

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.

Donations can be made at the Polo Pharmacy, 111 E. Mason St.

Live trees will be collected in some cities

The city’s public works department has rented a leaf vacuum and will suck up leaves until Dec. 24, provided they are raked to the curb.

Schneiderman to play at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

Events include a lighted parade and Santa

Select an angel from the tree and buy a $20 gift for the child listed

There is no admission charge, but donations are accepted.

Residents in Oregon and Forreston cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Voters in Ogle County turn out to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Taxpayers in Ogle County could see around a 0.4-cent change per $100 on their property tax bills next year, if Ogle County Board members pass the proposed budget for 2025 on Nov. 19.

Live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Oregon to travel to Princeton to face the fourth-seeded Tigers on Nov. 1

Donations of new or “gently used” coats, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves being accepted.

Here's a list of trick-or-treat hours, parades and trunk or treats on tap to celebrate the spooky season.

Ogle County Board members on Tuesday approved special-use permits to allow Class 1 Short-Term Rentals on two separate properties, one in Chana and one in Byron Township.

Awards presented Oct. 4 for four divisions of accomplishments.

Six Ogle County farms are set to welcome visitors Oct. 13 during the Ogle County Farm Stroll. The farm stroll is a free, self-guided tour of Ogle County’s diversified family farms hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

Parade is 6 p.m. Thursday

Event is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13 on the village square

Oregon is ramping up to play host to thousands of additional people as residents and visitors alike celebrate the 53rd annual Autumn on Parade.

Russell Crull to fill vacancy due to judge's upcoming retirement.

After almost 28 years as the Ogle County Animal Control administrator, Dr. Tom Champley has retired. Ogle County Board members at their Sept. 17 meeting recognized Champley for his work since his hiring on Nov. 19, 1996.

Win comes on 20-yard field goal at home-opener

Polo High School’s Student Council organized the 2024 Doggy Dash, where participants received treats and swag, or more appropriately “wag” bags, from Pet Supplies Plus of Dixon.

Firefighters were called to a machine shed fire Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 7015 W. Judson Road, southeast of Polo. Several fire departments assisted the Polo Fire Department on the call. There were no injuries.

The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation has funded the 9x9x9 Program since the 2018/2019 school year

Proceeds to benefit local animal shelter