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The Forreston Cardinals hosted the Oregon Hawks in an afternoon game at Forreston High School on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

Rochelle beat Sterling 70-57 after the Golden Warriors' run made it a one-point game. Van Gerber scored a game-high 24 points to help the Hubs respond.

The following seven area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

After a great Christmas with family, I think about what we have. How sometimes, we tend to “hang” in the past and forget that our future holds so much.

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.

So while telling others what to do remains more satisfying than getting off my duff and making something happen, I’ll err on the side of practicality.

Do you feel our President and the Republican party are doing everything possible to help you in your daily life? Are they focused on your needs?

Ogle County recently released its marriage licenses issued during the month of December 2025.

Mercyhealth recently announced it has finalized an affiliation agreement with FHN, effective Jan. 1, 2026.