After almost 28 years as the Ogle County Animal Control administrator, Dr. Tom Champley has retired. Ogle County Board members at their Sept. 17 meeting recognized Champley for his work since his hiring on Nov. 19, 1996.
The Oregon Police Department was informed Wednesday of an alleged threat of violence made against Oregon High School, reportedly planned for Friday, Sept. 20, Oregon Police Chief Matt Kalnins said.
The new park along the Rock River at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Mill site is Phase One of Sterling’s $300 million Riverfront Reimagined Project.
Nearly every parking spot was full along Dixon's Custer Avenue on Tuesday as community members gathered at Vaile Park to celebrate the grand opening of the Larry and Louise Reed basketball courts.
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Participants will be able to meet over 20 hiring employers and are encouraged to bring resume copies.
As voters gear up for November’s general election, potential candidates are making their decisions about whether to run in next April’s consolidated election that will fill city government seats.
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 16, on the Illinois 78 bridge over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County, weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced.
City Council starting discussions about if it should pursue creating an ordinance, and where to direct the homeless population.