In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack.

Byron downed Elmhurst IC Catholic 28-6 in 3A quarterfinal action at Byron High School on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. With the win, the Tigers advance to the semifinals against Richmond Burton.

In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack.

The Byron Museum invites businesses, civic organizations, churches and other groups to register for the Festival of Trees.

Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to square off in the Class 8A state quarterfinals. Defending champions Nazareth and Montini are still in the hunt after two rounds. Here are all of the quarterfinal matchups featuring CCL/ESCC programs.

Tigers to host Elmhurst (IC Catholic) at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15

Steve Huber served in the United States National Guard from 1979-2012, including 26 years of active duty. His service included deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan and reaching the rank of brigadier general.

Illinois lost an estimated 2,936 men in Vietnam – the sixth-highest toll among all states. Dozens were from local communities, and their sacrifices continue to resonate with family and friends

Byron High School Students of the Month for September were recently named.

Caden Considine rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns and Byron scored 36 straight points in the second quarter and went on to a 56-15 win over Oregon in a Class 3A first-round game Friday.

The Byron Tigers rolled over the Oregon Hawks 63-15 in 3A football playoff action on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

Byron Bank is proud to once again participate and be a drop-off location for the Ogle County Toys for Tots program during the 2025 holiday season.

UCB Fellowship of the United Church of Byron is having its annual Harvest Feast Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 20-24, 2025.

Fulton beat Lena-Winslow to win the championship at the Stillman Valley Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.

What started as somewhere for seniors to socialize has grown into a place that today is celebrating 50 years of being the Center of attention for Ogle County’s older population.

Hands-on activities and career chats gave local middle schoolers a glimpse into their futures Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, during the annual Pathways Playground career exploration event at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon.

Caleb Weekley from Byron, who is studying music at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will perform in the university’s Whitewater Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra during the 2025-26 academic year.

An estimated 1,300 eighth graders from the region toured 62 business booths Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Sauk Valley Community College. Sponsored by the Regional Office of Education, the Pathways Playground program opened up career options for the students.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Byron is hosting a trunk or treat in the parish parking lot from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Join United Church of Byron in its east parking lot Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, for a fun trunk or treat for the whole family.

A total of 138 students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are members of the Warhawk Marching Band for the 2025-26 academic year. Caleb Weekley from Byron, who is studying music at UW-Whitewater, is part of the percussion section.

Here's a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Oct. 6-10, 2025.

Having some cents of Ogle County history: Centennial, quasquicentennial, sesquicentennial, dosquicentennial … Ogle County can observe them all this year, from the anniversary of driving through a cut up rock to blazing trails and rails.

Byron Woman’s Club has named Susan Zumdahl as its 2025 Byron Woman of the Year.

Here's a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025.

The Stillman Valley National Honor Society is hosting a community blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Stillman Valley High School.

Byron CUSD 226 is proud to announce that Annie Burke, second grade teacher at Mary Morgan Elementary School, has been awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Illinois State University.

Byron and Forreston competed at the 1A Pearl City Regional held at Wolf Hollow Golf Course in Lena on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The Tigers finished third to advance to the sectional as a team. Forreston's Kaden Brown finished third overall.

The Byron Women’s Club invites you to join in the fun Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 for Fiesta Nachos & Bingo.

All Saints Lutheran Church in Byron is hosting a fun-filled and safe trick-or-treat environment for kids of all ages Oct. 25.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Sept. 15-19, 2025.

“The History of the Nachusa Grasslands and Bison Returning to Illinois” will be given by Mark Herman at 7 p.m. in Dixon.

Alexander Kurtz sentenced to concurrent terms of 30 months of probation.

Victim says she was emotionally and physically abused and still suffers from the incidents.

The Byron Tigers boosted their record to 3-0 with a 35-7 win over the Oregon Hawks on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at Everett Stine Stadium in Byron.

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Ogle County residents named to the summer 2025 president’s list.

The Byron Public Library District is pleased to announce a special Meet & Greet event to welcome the new library director, Jason Sleet Shirley.

Constellation has named Chris Mudrick as the company’s new chief nuclear officer, effective Sept. 29, 2025.

Football powerhouses Dixon and Byron clash in a premier football match-up in Week 2 of the season on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County is excited to once again bring the opportunity for a local family to win a hand-crafted playhouse thanks to Oregon High School’s FFA Ag Construction class. And new this year is the addition of a second raffle of a storage shed.

The “Those Were the Days” presentation at the Oregon Depot on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, will feature longtime Oregon resident John Dickson.

Alexander Kurtz, 19, entered his plea Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, when he appeared before Ogle County Associate Judge Anthony Peska for a preliminary hearing with his attorney, Assistant Ogle County Public Defender Eric Morrow.

Chana Methodist Church will celebrates its 150th year Sept. 7, 2025.

Visit the Byron Library Facebook page or subscribe to the library's newsletters at byronlibrary.org to keep up to date on library news and programs.

Here is a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Aug. 18-22, 2025.

Jonathon Hodges of Byron made the dean's list at Missouri State University. Hodges was among more than 1,200 students named to the summer 2025 dean’s list.

The Ogle County Economic Development Corporation recently hired longtime resident Liz Hiemstra as its new director.

Alexander Kurtz, 19, was remanded to the Ogle County Jail on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, after Ogle County Associate Judge Anthony Peska denied Kurtz’s request to be released pending his Aug. 27 court date.