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June 25, 2025
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NewsPrep SportsOgle County OpinionObituarieseNewspaperStarved Rock CountryThe First Hundred Miles

Sauk Valley

125 attend Polo School Board meeting to get answers about June 14 shooting deaths

125 attend Polo School Board meeting to get answers about June 14 shooting deaths

During the public comment period at the start of the meeting, several people alleged misconduct by a female high school teacher played a role in the deaths.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 21, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

2025 concert season opens at Oregon Park West

2025 concert season opens at Oregon Park West


‘No Kings’ rally draws estimated crowd of 500 around courthouse square in Oregon

‘No Kings’ rally draws estimated crowd of 500 around courthouse square in Oregon


Wauconda man among 2 fatally shot in Polo

Wauconda man among 2 fatally shot in Polo


Sheriff: Police respond to shooting, hostage situation in Polo, two dead

Sheriff: Police respond to shooting, hostage situation in Polo, two dead


Polo city officials praise first responders for swift action in response to shooting scene

Polo city officials praise first responders for swift action in response to shooting scene

Jurors: Stillman Valley man still a ‘sexually dangerous person’

Jurors: Stillman Valley man still a ‘sexually dangerous person’

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

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

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

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

Summertime events in Lee County

Summertime events in Lee County


2025 PorchFest was a success

2025 PorchFest was a success


Forreston FFA wins awards at state convention

Forreston FFA wins awards at state convention


Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28

Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28


Mt. Morris Jamboree free concert series kicks off; music on Friday nights

Mt. Morris Jamboree free concert series kicks off; music on Friday nights


Which northern Illinois towns have enacted a 1% grocery tax? Check our list

Which northern Illinois towns have enacted a 1% grocery tax? Check our list


Recycle old electronics on June 27 in Oregon

Recycle old electronics on June 27 in Oregon


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

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutionalOgle County News

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 23, 2025 at 5:29 pm CDT

2025 PorchFest was a success

2025 PorchFest was a success

125 attend Polo School Board meeting to get answers about June 14 shooting deaths

125 attend Polo School Board meeting to get answers about June 14 shooting deaths

Bears

Chicago Bears announce 2025 open training camp practice scheduleBears

Chicago Bears announce 2025 open training camp practice schedule

By Michal Dwojak●
June 25, 2025 at 11:07 am CDT

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 3 punt and kick

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 3 punt and kick

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 4 tight end

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 4 tight end

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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