Ogle County

Passenger died five days after crash on Steward Road near its intersection with Ritchie Road southeast of Rochelle.

Sterling American Legion Chaplain Gordon E. Harris is reviving a mostly forgotten story about the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester during World War II and the selfless acts of four chaplains on board.

Council's action Tuesday night paves way for fire station's expansion in River Front Commercial District; decision comes a week after city planning commission recommended denial, citing desire for station to relocate altogether.

Other projects include a new restaurant and bar near Sublette and construction of another building at HA International’s manufacturing plant near Oregon.

Jered T. Vautsmeier, 21, pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated fleeing and 10 other misdemeanor charges.

Daniel Garcia-Aguado, 31, of Cicero, is being held in the Ogle County Jail.

Previously the cost varied from project to project and was calculated as “equal to 2% of proposed commercial value, up to a maximum fee of $25,000,” according to the ordinance.

A rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers at his residence in June will remain jailed despite new information argued by the defense calling the incident a “paradox of a welfare check.”

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 13-19, 2025.

Proceeds from the trivia night will go toward the theater.

Judge rules that Christopher Reed must remain in custody due to severity of charges.

The winner receives an all-expense paid trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May.

Sheriffs from across the Sauk Valley said state law forbids them from assisting with newly sworn-in President Donald Trump’s promise to “launch the largest deportation program in American history.”

The family-owned cheesecake business in Ashton serves a variety of handmade, custom desserts.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 6-12.

The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, when Ron Koehn will speak on “The Battle of Perryville.” That battle was a critical Civil War engagement that involved the 75th Illinois Infantry from Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

Oregon Fire Protection District Trustees announced plans for the $4.1 million renovation and expansion of the current fire station last week.

The new location, at 212 W. Blackhawk Drive in Byron, is expected to open in March. It will have a full array of services for children, adults and families that are offered at other outpatient offices.

Pilot had left the two-seat plane after landing it.

Jury trial for Duane Meyer was slated to start Feb. 3 and expected to take the entire month.

Dunham has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Dec. 30 to Jan. 5.

Man also charged with driving on a suspended license.

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were two of 118 sworn into office Wednesday. McCombie was named the House Minority Leader.

The program for the evening will allow attendees to get to know the new officers better as several are new to the Guild

Li Arellano now represents the 37th District, which is composed of all or parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Henry, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside and Woodford counties.

Timothy P. Valdivia, 32, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 8, after probation was revoked.

The top priorities for Fritts and McCombie include improving rural health care, implementing term limits for legislative leaders, cutting spending and opposing tax increases.

After nearly 130 years of operating independently, KSB Hospital‘s merger with OSF Healthcare was solidified at a blessing ceremony Tuesday.

State Reps. Tony McCombie and Brad Fritts presented an Illinois House resolution to three officers and the Ogle County sheriff.

Nicor Gas, the state’s largest natural gas utility covering much of northern Illinois, is asking Illinois officials to approve a $309 million rate increase that, if approved, would raise a typical customer’s bill about $7.50 a month.

Young Widows Group, Men's Coffee Group and Bereavement Book Club available.

Beginning Jan. 6, the station will implement daytime staffing for Fire and EMS incidents

Illinois firearm deer season concluded Dec. 8.

Castor Home Nursing and the Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST) will be holding two hiring events for positions with Castor in January 2025.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Dec. 16-22, 2024.

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by earning a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants outdoor enthusiasts to start the year off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Dec. 9-15, 2024.

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.

The Ogle County Board voted 13-11 Tuesday to approve a special use permit for a solar project in Haldane, between Forreston and Polo, following a lawsuit filed by the petitioner.

Casper W. Jennings, 34, of South Bend, Indiana, will remain in custody on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse as his case proceeds through the court system.

A rural Dixon man charged with attempting to murder three police officers in June will remain jailed while continuing to review evidence that will be presented as his case proceeds through the courts.

Donations can be made at the Polo Pharmacy, 111 E. Mason St.

Wreaths Across America event was held Saturday at Daysville Cemetery.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Dec. 2-8, 2024.

Event was held Saturday, Dec. 7 in Mt. Morris.

Gary C. Freeman, 29, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one count of residential arson and one count of concealment of a homicide in connection with the death of Devin K. Gibbons, 28, of Rochelle.

Live trees will be collected in some cities

Wallace Head Start's “Breakfast with Heroes” event invited members from both Rock Falls and Sterling’s police and fire departments to share a bagel breakfast with students to help foster positive connections with them.