Pastor Corey Brooks will be the keynote speaker at the Ogle County Republican Party’s annual Lowden Day Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at The River’s Edge Experience in Oregon.

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

Lincoln spoke in Oregon in August 1856 while on the campaign trail for Republican Presidential hopeful John Fremont. Lincoln came to Polo the night before the meeting and was the guest of Senator Applington.

Three concerts are left in the summer series.

The Class of 1970 had all sorts of questions about Aplington House and the restoration of it many years ago.

Here is a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Aug. 11-15, 2025.

Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

An Ogle County all-breed dog rescue is bringing multiple rescues together for a September event where people can hang out with adoptable dogs. The event will be at Carnation Park, 1 Webster Street, in Oregon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27.

Event was held Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in downtown Oregon around the historic Ogle County Courthouse

Around 60 people took part in Indivisible of Ogle County's rally Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Oregon to protest policies and executive orders by President Donald Trump and his administration. The event was the sixth rally held in Oregon this year.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

The Byron Public Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, and will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 2.

The risk to aerial applicators was magnified last month with four crashes within eight days in Illinois, one of them an applicator plane crash near the Ogle County Airport in Mt. Morris along Illinois Route 64. The 23-year-old pilot died in the crash.

Illinois saw 142 tornadoes in 2024. With weather teams stretched thin because of federal budget cuts, forecasters warn the next storm might slip through the cracks

Mercyhealth health care system agreed to pay over $1 million to employees and offered to reinstate employees after the company terminated workers for refusing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy for religious reasons.

A Mount Morris man with prior assault convictions has been accused of home invasion and aggravated battery, according to court records, after allegedly cutting through a window screen and beating a woman.

There are fraternal organizations in the Sauk Valley where veterans gather to share stories and celebrate camaraderie. However, these fraternal organizations may not be around much longer unless more is done to help keep them open.

Several northern Illinois counties have struggled in the past two years to regulate area rodeos after an animal rights group captured multiple videos of animal abuse at the events. The advocacy group's footage shows animals being hit in the face, tripped and prodded.

The TALK-LINE interview for August 13 featured Hope Cancer Wellness Executive Director Joan Padilla with a spotlight for August through September 2025 special events, including a “Facing The Challenge” support group meeting for cancer patients and caregivers on August 19.

The Ogle County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquito pool with West Nile virus found in the county this year.

World Tournament of Historic Baseball honors long legacy of 'base ball' in the Midwest.

John R. Anderson, III, 42, pleaded not guilty Wednesday Aug. 6, 2025, to two counts of aggravated stalking, five counts of stalking, harassment by telephone, and three counts of violating an order of protection.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring heavy downpours Monday evening capable of causing localized flooding across Will, Kankakee and Grundy counties.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Aug. 4-8, 2025.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025.

Vendors sell their wares from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays in the Pavilion.

News Media Corporation‘s decision to end operations has led to the closure of the Rochelle News-Leader, Ogle County LIFE, Ashton Gazette, Amboy News, Mendota Reporter, and three other northern Illinois newspapers

The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana will hold an opening reception for its Paw Prints: Artworks of Animals exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the museum, 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon.

Motorcycles were on display and in action in Ogle County at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hillclimb on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.

The grandstands were packed Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 for the ever-popular demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair in Oregon.

Students from Rock Falls, Dixon and Oregon were named to the list.

Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be available to share resources and information to area job-seekers.

Three National Night Out events – organized by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon Police Department and Mt. Morris Police Department – were held in Byron, Oregon, and Mt. Morris on Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, 2025.

Duane Meyer, 43, 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.

Sheriff Brian VanVickle privately shared his decision with close supporters at a June fundraiser, then followed up with a formal public declaration Monday

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025.

The competition for Abby and Aubree Boss on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, meant much more than just a chance to win a trophy.

The grandstands were packed Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, for the ever-popular demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair in Oregon.

A “mutton busting” gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep, and a clown and trick horse rider also entertained the crowd.

A car show, watermelon speed eating, and plenty of sauerkraut were all part of the fun at Sauerkraut Days in Forreston on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Bull and bronc riding were the main events at the T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo during the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Oregon. A "mutton busting" gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for July 21-25, 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 21 featured United Way of Lee and Ogle County Executive Director Ashley Richter with a wrap-up of summer events.

A truck and tractor pull and all the other fair fun was on the menu at the Ogle County Fair on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The fair continues through Sunday.

Sheep, beef, and dairy cows took centerstage at the Ogle County 4-H Fair in Oregon on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Ruby Mulvaney, 19, of Stillman Valley took the tiara after competing against seven other young women for the 2025 Ogle County Queen title.

Lingering wildfire smoke is the reason for an air quality alert issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a large portion of northern Illinois

Attendees will be able to read and discuss “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng.

Man charged with DUI after striking pickup Saturday, July 26, 2025, and injuring one person.