The Chicago Bears acted quickly to trade for center Garrett Bradbury after Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. Here's how Bradbury can help Caleb Williams continue his growth.

ComEd reported that more than 33,400 customers were without power by 12:30 p.m. on Friday as northern Illinois is under a high wind warning.

March 21 and 22 are the dates for the 74th annual Antique Fair and Vintage Market sponsored by the Oregon chapter of the GFWC Woman’s Club.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recognized these leaders in their fields for their accomplishments and service to community.

Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadium in the suburbs as state legislators return to Springfield to debate a tax break and other financial incentives, Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Thursday

A 1,760-square-foot single-family house, built in 1930, has changed hands.

The “Those Were the Days” presenter at the Oregon Depot on Saturday, March 28, will be Riley Jacobsen, known to radio listeners as Riley O’Neil.

From Capitol News Illinois: A coalition of 19 manufacturer, business, and labor organizations has petitioned to end ongoing workshops studying the future of natural gas in Illinois after a statewide resource adequacy report warned of energy shortages

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest a day after NFL free agency officially started. Here are three of the most interesting things Poles said.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Senate bill regulating the volume of commercials on streaming services so they can’t be noticeably louder than entertainment content passed the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Thursday

This spring, we at Friday Night Drive will start looking ahead to the fall with players we are keeping our eye on. After starting with quarterbacks last week, we move our attention to the running back position this week.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Ogle County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

The National Weather Service has placed Kankakee County, along with many other counties in northeastern Illinois, under a High Wind Watch that goes into effect Thursday night.

The single-family house located at 1695 North Sauk Trail in Oregon was sold on Feb. 17, for $635,000, or $91 per square foot.

From Capitol News Illinois: Republican county clerks cautioned that while they weren’t fazed by President Donald Trump’s messaging or proposed changes to voting laws, they are concerned about how federal cuts to cybersecurity initiatives could affect future elections

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has proposed a state law that would mandate funding a study of Illinois universities to develop a 10-year plan focused on school accountability, sustainability and affordability.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a paint/aerosol can recycling and document shredding event April 11.

The NFL officially started a new year at 3 p.m. Wednesday, which marked the official start of free agency. The Chicago Bears' trades that included DJ Moore and Garrett Bradbury became official while the team reportedly made another signing.

From Capitol News Illinois: Bills creating new insurance requirements for boaters and establishing local pension buyout programs are moving forward in the Statehouse

A home in rural Chana in Ogle County was a total loss after a Tuesday night structure fire, according to an Ogle County Sheriff’s Office news release.

From Capitol News Illinois: While there are efforts to protect and expand abortion access in Illinois, some state lawmakers are pushing for increased restrictions

Newt Wright of Oregon High School was recently selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in forest management and products.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Supreme Court began weighing arguments Tuesday in a case that challenges the state’s ability to prohibit people with nonviolent felony convictions from possessing a firearm

Rain continues Wednesday and very windy conditions return Thursday and Friday across region.

The Rochelle Moose Family Center is holding a coin appraisal on Sunday, March 22, from 1-5 p.m.

Storm sewer reconstruction on North 14th Street in Rochelle is upsizing existing storm sewers to allow for better drainage in the area.

Nathan Petrie's words in his dedication of the Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton in 1936 define the mission the library director continues to carry out 90 years later.

From Capitol News Illinois: As the Trump administration moves to slash federal protections for waterways and wetlands, Illinois Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates are racing to pass a measure that would enact state safeguards

The Chicago Bears named defensive tackle Andrew Billings as their 2025 Ed Block Courage Award recipient Tuesday.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at The River’s Edge Experience — a riverfront wedding and event venue nestled along the Rock River in downtown Oregon.

The Chicago Bears will bring in a veteran wide receiver and returner who has experience with Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago will reportedly sign former Detroit Lion Kalif Raymond.

Eight workers at the Constellation nuclear power plant in Byron were sent to the hospital Tuesday night after they were exposed to a non-radiological chemical that had escaped a holding tank.

County clerks across northern Illinois are working to make sure voting operations are secure now and on March 17 for the primary election. That includes making sure Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are not showing up at polling places.

In Ogle County, six turkeys were harvested in 2025-2026 after 17 were harvested in 2024-2025.

The Bears will reportedly sign left tackle Braxton Jones to a one-year, $10 million deal

Woodlawn Arts Academy students will be showing off their theater skills, with performances of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” the weekend of April 10.

Lee County is going to be home to one of the largest solar projects in the United States, with the first portion of construction set to begin in 2027.

The Chicago Bears won’t receive any compensatory picks for the hiring of Ian Cunningham.

The Chicago Bears filled their open starting linebacker spot Monday afternoon by bringing in a veteran. Chicago will reportedly sign Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million contract.

The Chicago Bears filled one of their two open starting safety spots Monday by reportedly bringing in a Super Bowl champion. The Bears reportedly signed Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal, per multiple reports.

The Chicago Bears reportedly started their free agent contract negotiating period Monday by beefing up their defensive tackle depth. They reportedly signed veteran Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million contract.

From Capitol News Illinois: An IDPH report found that 2,996 people experiencing homelessness died statewide from 2017 to 2023

The Chicago Bears will be bringing back linebacker D’Marco Jackson, per multiple reports. The team reportedly signed Jackson to a two-year, $10.5 million deal.

In the March 5 Sauk Valley news article, “Animal cruelty charges in McHenry County could change how backyard rodeos operate across northern Illinois,” several Illinois state’s attorneys suggested that prosecuting acts associated with steer tailing is difficult.

NFL free agency will start this week as teams are allowed to start negotiating with free agents Monday morning before the new league year starts Wednesday. Here's the latest Chicago Bears free agency news.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is launching her sixth annual spring photo contest for residents throughout her 89th Legislative District.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar.

A rural residence in Mount Morris that sold for $749,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ogle County over the past week.

A single-family home in Oregon that sold for $66,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Ogle County in the past week.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes this weekend.