There were 26,203 student contacts made through 1,298 programs in Ogle and Carroll counties last year.

The Chicago Bears will likely play against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday after the team ruled him active.

Oregon High School will present its fall play, “Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death” by Don Zolidis on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Auditorium.

Ogle County students were among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

Studies across the U.S. have tracked white-tailed deer vehicle collision rates in relation to time changes, with some showing a 16% spike in deer-vehicle collisions after the fall time shift.

Henry Henze, of Rochelle, stood guard over Abraham Lincoln’s casket from Chicago to Springfield on his last ride home. 

Here are photos from the Class 4A first-round playoff game between Rochelle and Geneseo.

After Rochelle denied Geneseo's two-point conversion with 47 seconds left, the Maple Leafs recovered an onside kick and Carson Peters' 36-yard field goal gave Geneseo a 16-14 win in a classic to open the playoffs.

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.

Roberts Armory World War II Museum will be open to the public in honor of Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

The Chicago Bears will head back on the road once again Sunday when they play the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears will be without starting running back D'Andre Swift against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday after the team ruled him out Friday with a groin injury.

DeKalb youth theater company Lightbeam Players will present its show “Secrets Lie Beyond” on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 29 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the future plans of the new Ogle County transit depot and the possibility of “breaking ground” at the end of this year or in 2026.

The Aspen Institute recently named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event and food drive on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Camren Hastings, 18, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated use of a firearm as a person under the age of 21, a Class 4 felony.

Sarah Safranek is accused of suffocating her son, Nathaniel Burton, in the family’s Oregon home in February 2021.

Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the they continued preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are three of the most interesting things Bears coordinators and assistant coaches said Thursday.

The Chicago Bears got some key offensive players back at practice Thursday as they continued getting ready for the Cincinnati Bengals. Wide receivers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus all returned in limited fashion Thursday.

Aqua America, the company which owns area water supplier Aqua Illinois, has been sold. It supplies water in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Will counties, among others.

From Capitol News Illinois: One facet of the bill that received broad, bipartisan support would lift a state-level ban on constructing new nuclear power plants. But this provision also charges new fees up to $3.9 million for existing nuclear plant operators

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.

Search our table to see what designation your Ogle County school received on the 2025 school report card.

The Hansen Halloween House is back for another year of family-friendly fun. The free event will take place at 1021 Fourth Ave., Rochelle, from 5-9 p.m. on the days leading up to Halloween and from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

The Oregon City Council approved a bid of $36,780 Tuesday night, Oct. 28, 2025, to demolish a home one block south of the city’s commercial district to increase parking.

In the past few years, steer-tailing events in DeKalb, Will, Ogle and McHenry counties, among others, have drawn widespread criticism. Some say animal abuse allegations are hard to prosecute, however.

The Chicago Bears signed veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Wednesday in an attempt to boost a depleted secondary. Here's how Gardner-Johnson can help.

The third annual book fair features authors from across the northern Illinois area offering books on mystery, romance, children, history, young adult and more.

The Chicago Bears were without some of their top offensive players Wednesday as they started their preparations for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Employees of Oregon’s Public Works Department will begin sucking up leaves next week for city residents despite Mother Nature’s delay in cooperating.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club had its monthly meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.

Laney Block and Isabella Culotta closed out the second set with kills, Ava Wente-Argo had five blocks and Sycamore advanced to the Class 3A Rochelle Regional final with a 25-20, 26-24 win over the Hubs.

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

Enrollment changes lead to the 4A draw looking a bit different than it has in the past few years. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.

Class 3A's North Bracket is chock full of impressive programs setting up some very early titanic matchups. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 3A Playoffs.

The Chicago Bears failed to gain much consistency offensively once again in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. A look into the numbers offers some insight as to what’s stopped the offense from reaching its full potential.

Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 9 of the 2025 high school football season

Polo Historical Society Board Member and Military Liaison Kevin Smoot will host the program “Polo’s Veterans” Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St.

First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after the Bears’ four-game winning streak ended with a 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

Here are photos from Rochelle football's game with Waterloo on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

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 Chicago Bears didn't get consistent play in all three phases Sunday in a 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Here are the five big takeaways from the team’s tough loss on the road.

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

The Chicago Bears offense had a chance to lead the way Sunday when it played the Baltimore Ravens. Instead the same old mishaps got in the way during a 30-16 loss.

In the fall, natural areas often become dumping spots for yard waste, pumpkins, straw, and other organic decorations. Many think that a thrown-away pumpkin will break down and disappear. Not exactly.

Here's a look at events taking place at the Forreston Public Library.

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and kicker Cairo Santos will all be active and play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.