The Rochelle Fire Department station now has a new patriotic look that pays homage to America’s 250th birthday and the look it had 50 years ago in 1976.

A residence in Oregon that sold for $390,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ogle County over the past week.

Lena Powless of Byron celebrated her 100th birthday on June 7, surrounded by her family.

The Mt. Morris Jamboree recently announced the debut performance of Steve Colvin’s Men In Black on June 26.

Cypress Creek Energy recently announced that Evan Jones of Stillman Valley High School has been selected to receive a 2026 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award.

Wartburg College recently recognized 507 students who were named to the 2026 winter/May term dean’s list.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 8-12, 2026.

Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon has announced the full-time and part-time students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for high academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester.

The Rochelle City Council unanimously approved the $355,787 purchase of a new Horton all-wheel drive ambulance from Foster Coach Sales, Inc. on May 26.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District and the Rochelle Township High School District are in talks on a potential agreement that could result in a shared-use facility at Helms Park in the future, Park District Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger said June 18.

Peytyn Alizabeth Sadler of Oregon has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for June 8-12, 2026.

The Forrestville Valley School District held its annual awards and recognition ceremony May 26.

Blackhawk Hills Regional Council is touring the region with an exhibition of its Northwest Illinois Housing Design Competition. In Ogle County, the exhibit will be held at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library at 619 Fourth Ave. in Rochelle from July 1-31.

Ogle County-area students honored on the president’s list include Fynn Remhof of Byron, and Gage Zeigler and Rebekah Zeigler of Polo.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society describes the week of her 94th birthday, filled with fun, family and food.

The two-day trial of Jodie Wiederkehr, 56, concluded Tuesday when the 12-person jury found her guilty of one count of false reporting, a Class 4 felony, and one count of harassment by telephone, a misdemeanor, after about two and a half hours of deliberations.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners on June 15 heard an update on Spring Lake Pool.

The Rochelle Township High School Board of Education on June 15 heard an update from Board President Jeff Tilton on ongoing talks about a potential future shared facility with the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District.

Strong winds are making their way through northern Illinois, with a wind advisory for several counties until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Conditions are favorable on Wednesday for two rounds of fast-moving severe storms bringing not only heavy rains but the chance of hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes, the National Weather Service said

The Rock River Valley Blood Center recently accepted a $1,500 donation from the Stillman Valley Lions Club in support of the organization’s Mini Mobile project.

A four-day gathering centered around native ceremonies, ancestral wisdom, nature awareness and community will be held in Oregon from June 25-28.

After 17 tornadoes struck northern Illinois last week, experts say the state is nearing another record-breaking year for tornado activity

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office recently announced plans for July 4 traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

Ogle County's Andy Colbert chronicles his annual trip to the National Restaurant Show.

Animal activist is accused of calling Ogle County dispatchers 27 times on May 25, 2025, and falsely reporting that someone had been shot at a rodeo on Ritchie Road property.

Leaves of history: A former church in Leaf River now protects the town’s memories. Inside, its dedicated volunteers preserve photos, artifacts and stories that refuse to fade.

Forecasters warn northern Illinois could see long-track tornadoes, destructive winds, and flash flooding on Wednesday as a powerful storm system moves in

Vintage rules base ball (spelled as two words in the 1800s) is played with authentic wool uniforms, no gloves, underhand pitching and “gentlemanly conduct.”

Serenity Hospice and Home is seeking volunteers and will offer volunteer training on July 21 and 23 at the Serenity Home, 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon.

The Ogle County Historical Society will hold its June monthly meeting Monday, June 22, at the carriage house annex building located behind the Nash House Museum in Oregon.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high grade-point averages during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

The free events included a bike parade for kids, presentations at two museums, speeches, and a special, brief appearance by “Paul Revere” on a motorcycle.

Northern Illinois is under a Level 3 severe weather risk on Wednesday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding

Ogle County students were recently named to the spring 2026 dean's list at Monmouth College.

Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee School of Engineering recently congratulated students named to the spring semester 2026 dean’s list.

Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle counties' property transfers for June 1-5, 2026

Lucas and Joseph Thurow of Davis Junction are new junior members of the American Angus Association.

This past spring, Ogle County students graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Here is a list of upcoming events planned at the library.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club took a trip to the Discovery Center in Rockford on May 23.

Two Ogle County students have been named to the dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Betty Obendorf of the Polo Historical Society describes a hectic week of preparing for a program at the museum.

Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris is continuing to partner with Midwest Mission to host a used/new school supplies collection drive.

Renovations currently are underway on the space, according to a news release.

Oscar F. Pina, 49, pleaded guilty to the Class 2 felony offense as he appeared at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon.