The light rain that fell briefly across the concert venue at Oregon Park West, 1402 Koontz Place, didn’t stop kids and their parents from moving to the tunes.

Officials say the move will enhance the partnership with the city of Oregon and transform the plaza into a central space for events, outreach and visibility.

The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! performs at the Let Freedom Ring Block Party on July 4; Bagshot Row returns July 5 for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.

Andrew Gornick, 43, appeared in court Tuesday, June 24, with his attorney, Cassandra Hirth of Rockford, for a petition to revoke hearing on the 2022 charge.

Fireworks, a parade, a historical trolley tour and a carnival are just some of the attractions at Polo’s Town & Country Days from June 25-29.

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.