U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Focus House north of Rochelle on Wednesday to tour the facility and meet with the organization’s leadership regarding its programming and desire for a new residence hall.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Franklin T. Houston, 28, was found guilty Wednesday of the felony offense of injuring a police officer while resisting arrest and the misdemeanor offenses of resisting a police officer and disorderly conduct.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

Derek Swanlund, 45, is charged with the first-degree murder of Cameron Pasley, 25, also of Mt. Morris, in what police described as a “domestic incident.”

We are in a time where saying no or saying yes is becoming more than the product of a philosophical discussion. There are very real consequences to the decisions we make. Being on the sidelines is becoming less an option.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

James Cicchetti Jr., 38, is charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of the girl on Dec. 26, 2025, according to court records.

Larson: I feel shame, I feel a sense of guilt concerning this animus being visited by one American upon another.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

The Let Freedom Ring Festival Committee of Mt. Morris is holding its annual dessert auction/spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 28.

Angie Martin-Bakener was recently promoted to executive director of the Village of Progress after the retirement of previous Executive Director Brion Brooks.

This year the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center is celebrating its 50-year anniversary of providing services, engagement and education to Mt. Morris senior citizens.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

The Performing Arts Guild will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Allure of Pinecrest Grove Community Center.

The Performing Arts Guild recently announced the availability of a scholarship opportunity to students interested in studying the arts.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

Abigail Fletcher was recently named to the Saint Mary’s College dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.

It is up to each person to find the cost of freedom.

The 14th annual February Finds Antique Market will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge.

The Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center recently announced the celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of dedication to serving seniors and community members in Mt. Morris and the surrounding area.

Customers, friends and Mt. Morris Village Board and Economic Development Corporation members filled the storefront at 103 S. Wesley Ave. in Mt. Morris on Saturday, Jan. 10, to celebrate the grand opening of The Board Room.

Auditions for the Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild production will be Thursday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Allure of Pinecrest Grove Auditorium in Mt. Morris.

There will be a special celebration at 6 p.m. Jan. 23, which will include an open house, to start off the celebratory year.

Here's a list of property transfers for Ogle County for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.

The Mt. Morris Goodfellows would like to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses that chose to support our efforts by making a donation to help those in our community who, for some reason, could use a little assistance or community support.

Registration for the card-making class is limited so call the library or stop by to save a spot before Jan. 6.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Among those honored were Gwendolyn Hodson and Jack McKanna of Mt. Morris.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

A look back at some of the top Ogle County Life stories from the past year.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, entered not guilty pleas on five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming.

Joshua S. McQuality, 28, was arrested Dec. 15 following a search at his residence by the Ogle County Special Operations Unit and sheriff’s office.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Here's a list of upcoming events at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

Ellen Hodson of Mt. Morris was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester dean’s list.

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

Here's a iist of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Every year I am asked what I would like for Christmas. Each year my reply is “Peace on Earth.” I understand peace to mean not merely the absence of conflict, but also a wholeness to creation.

Larry Ubben of Mt. Morris received the 2025 Community Champion of Ogle County award on Dec. 11 at the Excalibur and Excelsior awards ceremony in Rockford.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Derek Swanlund, 45, is charged with fatally shooting Cameron Pasley on April 21 in what police describe as a “domestic incident".

While most Ogle County residents were figuring out how to get rid of the nearly 12 inches of snow that fell across the region Nov. 29, 2025, sculptor Fran Volz of Rockford was getting inspired.

The community is invited to Christmas by Candlelight at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

Robert Disch, 54, pleaded guilty to taking tools, hardware, and motorcycle accessories on July 30 and Aug. 5 in the 4000 block of state Route 64, west of Mt. Morris.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025.

The following events are happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 24-28, 2025.