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July 15, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Sauk Valley

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

Brandon M. Schmidt, of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at Rochelle Community Hospital.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 11, 2025 at 3:32 pm CDT

Polo police officer recognized for life-saving actions at December 2024 house fire

Polo police officer recognized for life-saving actions at December 2024 house fire


Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay

Patriotic fun prevails in Grand Detour despite rain delay


Kids show their rides and patriotic colors at Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade

Kids show their rides and patriotic colors at Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade


July 4 fun at Mt. Morris’ Let Freedom Ring

July 4 fun at Mt. Morris’ Let Freedom Ring


Mt. Morris’ Little Miss & Mister Firecracker contest kicks off start of Let Freedom Ring festival

Mt. Morris’ Little Miss & Mister Firecracker contest kicks off start of Let Freedom Ring festival

Pavement buckle causes detour on Route 2 for second day in a row

Pavement buckle causes detour on Route 2 for second day in a row

Two pavement blowouts cause partial closure of Route 2 between Oregon and Byron

Two pavement blowouts cause partial closure of Route 2 between Oregon and Byron

Water wars a welcome feature of Polo’s Town & Country Days parade

Water wars a welcome feature of Polo’s Town & Country Days parade

Ogle County judge hears arguments for and against allowing crime scene photos in Byron double-murder trial

Ogle County judge hears arguments for and against allowing crime scene photos in Byron double-murder trial

Jonny Lyons and the Pride kicks off week of music in Mt. Morris

Jonny Lyons and the Pride kicks off week of music in Mt. Morris

Opinion

Gardner: Remembering what is important

Gardner: Remembering what is important


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


Shaw Local

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


Trending

Celebrating 60 years of Sauk: How a community built a college and a lasting legacy

Celebrating 60 years of Sauk: How a community built a college and a lasting legacy


IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money

IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money


Northern Illinois under tornado watch

Northern Illinois under tornado watch


Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21


What does a flash flood warning vs. watch mean

What does a flash flood warning vs. watch mean


IHSA, Marian Central’s Jimmy Mastny respond to latest court ruling in eligibility row

IHSA, Marian Central’s Jimmy Mastny respond to latest court ruling in eligibility row


Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 6 Rome Odunze

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 6 Rome Odunze


Latest News

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

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

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News

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21 Sauk Valley

Borders to be topic at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild program July 21

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

North Carolina man identified in fatal skydiving accident near Rochelle

Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny wins in appeals court against IHSA in eligibility suit

Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny wins in appeals court against IHSA in eligibility suit

Bears

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 4 Jaylon JohnsonBears

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 4 Jaylon Johnson

By Michal Dwojak●
July 15, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 5 Joe Thuney

Most important Chicago Bears in 2025: No. 5 Joe Thuney

Chicago Bears reportedly extend general manager Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears reportedly extend general manager Ryan Poles

High School Sports

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meetPrep Sports | Ogle County News

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meet

By Andy Colbert●
May 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Strong start gives Fulton baseball its 4th straight regional title

Strong start gives Fulton baseball its 4th straight regional title

Byron bats, Andrew Talbert pitching too much for Oregon

Byron bats, Andrew Talbert pitching too much for Oregon

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