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June 04, 2025
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NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Sauk Valley

Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvements

Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvements

Work will include replacing a reinforced concrete box culvert in addition to widening the intersection with Penn Corner Road and the installation of a storm sewer.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Infinity Event on June 14 to honor the lives of ‘Maggie & Amos’, support education

Infinity Event on June 14 to honor the lives of ‘Maggie & Amos’, support education


Oregon officials kill proposed ordinance seeking more regulation of public demonstrations

Oregon officials kill proposed ordinance seeking more regulation of public demonstrations


Leaf River Summer Daze to offer plenty of family fun June 6–8

Leaf River Summer Daze to offer plenty of family fun June 6–8


Forreston-Polo edges ‘Bago to win 1A track sectional

Forreston-Polo edges ‘Bago to win 1A track sectional


Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meet

Best showing ever for Hawks at girls start track meet

Memorial Day events planned in Oregon and Polo

Memorial Day events planned in Oregon and Polo

Polo students research, share fallen veterans’ stories through ‘the Grateful Nation Project’

Polo students research, share fallen veterans’ stories through ‘the Grateful Nation Project’

Two cars collide near Oregon at Castle Rock overlook entrance

Two cars collide near Oregon at Castle Rock overlook entrance

World War II museum open Memorial Day, May 26; admission is free

World War II museum open Memorial Day, May 26; admission is free

Sectional meet turns out well for Oregon and their coach

Sectional meet turns out well for Oregon and their coach

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

Around the Farm Art Exhibit opens June 6 at Oregon’s Coliseum Museum

Around the Farm Art Exhibit opens June 6 at Oregon’s Coliseum Museum


Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois

Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois


Dixon man accused of attempted murder still wants trial moved out of Ogle County

Dixon man accused of attempted murder still wants trial moved out of Ogle County


Making the grade: Sauk Valley-area students obtain career endorsements, plan futures through Pathways program

Making the grade: Sauk Valley-area students obtain career endorsements, plan futures through Pathways program


Ogle County pair allegedly had toddler in stolen car with billy club, meth, liquor in Crystal Lake

Ogle County pair allegedly had toddler in stolen car with billy club, meth, liquor in Crystal Lake


Mt. Morris - Oregon FFA alumni dinner, auction is June 14

Mt. Morris - Oregon FFA alumni dinner, auction is June 14


Red Cross shares summer safety tips for food, water activities

Red Cross shares summer safety tips for food, water activities


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

Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvementsSauk Valley

Lowell Park Road to close between Edgewood, Penn Corner for intersection improvements

By Earleen Hinton●
June 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Around the Farm Art Exhibit opens June 6 at Oregon’s Coliseum Museum

Around the Farm Art Exhibit opens June 6 at Oregon’s Coliseum Museum

Infinity Event on June 14 to honor the lives of ‘Maggie & Amos’, support education

Infinity Event on June 14 to honor the lives of ‘Maggie & Amos’, support education

Bears

Chicago Bears minicamp report: Jaquan Brisker grateful to be back but not changing styleBears

Chicago Bears minicamp report: Jaquan Brisker grateful to be back but not changing style

By Michal Dwojak●
June 04, 2025 at 5:02 pm CDT

Chicago Bears minicamp report: Cole Kmet excited to work, compete with Colston Loveland

Chicago Bears minicamp report: Cole Kmet excited to work, compete with Colston Loveland

Storylines to watch at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp

Storylines to watch at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp

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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