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May 09, 2025
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NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Sauk Valley

Detective: Slain Mt. Morris man was shot multiple times after going to mom’s apartment to visit his dog

Detective: Slain Mt. Morris man was shot multiple times after going to mom’s apartment to visit his dog

Derek Swanlund, 44, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges that accuse him of fatally shooting Cameron Pasley on April 21, 2025, in Mt. Morris.

By Earleen Hinton●
May 01, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Judge denies Mt. Morris man’s request for release in shooting death of 25-year-old

Judge denies Mt. Morris man’s request for release in shooting death of 25-year-old


Mt. Morris man accused in fatal shooting makes first court appearance

Mt. Morris man accused in fatal shooting makes first court appearance


Ogle County sheriff: One dead, one in custody following Mt. Morris shooting

Ogle County sheriff: One dead, one in custody following Mt. Morris shooting


Second ‘Hands Off’ rally held around historic courthouse in Oregon

Second ‘Hands Off’ rally held around historic courthouse in Oregon


Staff, students work together to spruce-up area in front of Oregon school

Staff, students work together to spruce-up area in front of Oregon school

Forreston FFA greenhouse opening day is April 26

Forreston FFA greenhouse opening day is April 26

Byron man sentenced to 25 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault of two girls

Byron man sentenced to 25 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault of two girls

Ready, set, ‘Gogh’: Buyers dash to their favorite art at Serenity fundraiser in Oregon

Ready, set, ‘Gogh’: Buyers dash to their favorite art at Serenity fundraiser in Oregon

Adeline man donates sale proceeds from restored antique tractor back to Forreston FFA

Adeline man donates sale proceeds from restored antique tractor back to Forreston FFA

Brick by brick: Historic, dilapidated school demolished in Polo

Brick by brick: Historic, dilapidated school demolished in Polo

Opinion

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936


Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past


Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy

Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy


Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger

Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger


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When the tornado siren sings, take it seriously


Our View: Illinois vaccine lottery isn’t worth the risk

Our View: Illinois vaccine lottery isn’t worth the risk


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Guest column: Once again, much more was said than done by Illinois lawmakers


Trending

Chicago-born Robert Prevost to be first American pope in history of Catholic Church

Chicago-born Robert Prevost to be first American pope in history of Catholic Church


Oregon’s dog park gets some ‘shade’ for Arbor Day

Oregon’s dog park gets some ‘shade’ for Arbor Day


Oregon man charged with arson to undergo mental health evaluation

Oregon man charged with arson to undergo mental health evaluation


Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  

Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  


Oregon May Day rally protest: Attendees display signs against Trump policies

Oregon May Day rally protest: Attendees display signs against Trump policies


Rochelle man found unfit to stand trial on solicitation of sex with minor charge

Rochelle man found unfit to stand trial on solicitation of sex with minor charge


How the Chicago Bears’ 2025 draft picks will help Caleb Williams’ development

How the Chicago Bears’ 2025 draft picks will help Caleb Williams’ development


Latest News

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition

Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School

Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School

Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year

Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County

Sauk Valley Girl Scouts garner 2023 volunteer awards

Sauk Valley Girl Scouts garner 2023 volunteer awards

Stronghold Castle to be topic at June 24 Depot program

Stronghold Castle to be topic at June 24 Depot program

Town & Country Days returning for 57th annual event

Town & Country Days returning for 57th annual event

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News

Oregon’s dog park gets some ‘shade’ for Arbor DayOgle County News

Oregon’s dog park gets some ‘shade’ for Arbor Day

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  

Feedback sought on regional transportation plans  

Oregon man charged with arson to undergo mental health evaluation

Oregon man charged with arson to undergo mental health evaluation

Bears

Chicago Bears officially sign 10 undrafted free agents, host 23 more for rookie tryouts Bears

Chicago Bears officially sign 10 undrafted free agents, host 23 more for rookie tryouts

By Michal Dwojak●
May 08, 2025 at 7:15 pm CDT

From rookie struggles to MVP talks: PCA’s journey is a lesson for Caleb Williams: Silvy

From rookie struggles to MVP talks: PCA’s journey is a lesson for Caleb Williams: Silvy

What we know about the Chicago Bears’ 2025 schedule

What we know about the Chicago Bears’ 2025 schedule

High School Sports

Photos: Oregon Hall of Fame Hawk Classic track meetPhoto Galleries | Ogle County News

Photos: Oregon Hall of Fame Hawk Classic track meet

By Earleen Hinton●
May 02, 2025 at 11:05 pm CDT

Photos: Forreston edges Lena-Winslow 13-11

Photos: Forreston edges Lena-Winslow 13-11

Photos: Landers-Loomis Invitational Track Meet

Photos: Landers-Loomis Invitational Track Meet

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