The Kids Bike Parade and Tug of War were two of the activities held Friday, June 12, 2026, as part of Oregon's three-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Sixteen new artworks created by Oregon School District students and Village of Progress members were unveiled at the Oregon Park District's "Art in the Park" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Mix Park in Oregon. Games were just part of the free event that is held annually to celebrate the arts in Oregon.
Rain showers failed to stop the fun in Leaf River on Saturday, June 6, 2026, during the village's annual Leaf River Daze. Saturday's events included the FFA Alumni Tractor and Truck Pull and a K9 demonstration by the Ogle County Sheriff's Department.
Forreston fell behind early and never recovered in a 10-7 loss to Galena at the 1A Forreston Sectional on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Galena plays Dakota for the sectional title on Saturday, June 6, at Forreston High School.
Crowds flocked to the Rochelle Railroad Park to see the Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
A dedication ceremony was held for the Nancy Kerwin Memorial at Oregon Park West on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The memorial honors the former teacher of the Oregon Park District's Children's Center with a free Little Library, commemorative bench, and children’s seating area.
Riverdale defeated Byron 11-8 to win the 2A Byron Regional on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and advance to the sectional.
Here are Robin Rethwill's photos from the Rochelle Sectional tennis meet.
Here are Robin Rethwill's photos from the Class 2A Rochelle Sectional on May 20, 2026.
Rochelle Township High School's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 was held on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted attendees at Oregon's Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Riverside Cemetery.
Oregon High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. A total of 113 students, including exchange students, took part in the event.
Oregon scored eight runs while holding Rock Falls scoreless to win the Class 2A Oregon Regional championship on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Oregon Park West. The Hawks now advance to the Marengo Sectional.
Forreston-Polo took second as a team at the 1A Oregon Sectional boys track and field meet on Friday, May 22, 2026 as athletes from 16 schools competed to advance to the state meet next week in Charleston.
Oregon softball beat Somonauk 6-0 at the 2A Oregon Regional on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The Hawks play Rock Falls on Saturday in the regional final.
Several area teams took part in the Class 2A Rochelle Boys Track Sectional Wednesday including Byron, Dixon, Kaneland, Mendota, Plano, Rochelle, Rock Falls, Sandwich, Sterling and Sycamore, here are photos of the field events at the meet.
The Oregon Park District’s recent upgrades to Park East Inland Side recreation area were met with an enthusiastic “thumbs up” on the evening of Monday, May 18, during an official grand opening celebration.
Here are Robin Rethwill's photos from Rochelle baseball's game with Marengo.