Working as a home health care aide at night, Michelle Wiemken for years had a picture in her mind. It was her own bakery, shelves lined with breads, cookies, cakes, pies and the other sweet treats she loved to bake.

Davidson Construction Supply of Rochelle ​earned the 2025 Supplier/Professional DBE of the Year award.

Athletico Physical Therapy of Oregon recently welcomed Dr. Pam Plachno back to Oregon to provide patient care.

Thomas R. Hughes, president and CEO of Stillman BancCorp, and the board of directors, recently announced the promotions of bank officers.

After no rain in February, Ogle County farmers saw a steady rain and heavy snow fall onto thawed ground in recent weeks as they approach planting season, Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager Ron Kern said.

After growing with the firm over the past seven years as an adviser, Sean Considine has acquired Byron Wealth Management as of March 31, 2026.

Dixon, Freeport and Sterling also currently have Main Street programs.

A March 19 ribbon-cutting in Mt. Morris marked a new home for the architectural drafting and design firm County Line Design.

Weichert, Realtors - Signature Professionals recently announced that Cathie Dame of Rochelle was honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for outstanding real estate performance in 2025.