The ban was approved by the Illinois legislature in January 2023. It bans the sale, purchase and manufacturing of firearms that the legislature defined as “assault weapons,” such as AR-15-style rifles. 

Eighteen musical choices performed around the Village on 15 ‘Porch’ venues

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.

Joshua M. Conway, 19, of rural Polo and Michael C. Gul, 29, of Wauconda, were both found dead late Saturday night on the third floor of a Polo home.

The three-day event recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture

Summer concerts on Tuesday nights are offered through the Oregon Park District and made possible by local sponsors

The 2025 Jamboree Concert Series kicked off Friday, June 13, in downtown Mt. Morris. The free concerts are held Friday nights through the summer.

Riders from across the region took their best shots at climbing the 100-foot “hill” on their motorcycles, competing in a variety of class divisions.

Approximately 500 people lined two sidewalks around the historic Ogle County Courthouse for 2 hours on Saturday, June 14, 2025, carrying signs critical of Trump and his administration.