“Connecting Through a Lens” is the current exhibit at the Flagg Township Museum, with the collection of cameras of the late Truman Kester on display through October.

This fall, the Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild will present Tapestry of Shadows, a theatrical tribute to Edgar Allen Poe. The show will consist of four of Poe’s most haunting works – The Raven, The Black Cat, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Tell-Tale Heart.

The Chicago Bears will return to practice at Halas Hall on Tuesday after their Week 5 bye. After a 2-2 start to the season, here are five big questions the Bears will need to answer.

The Rochelle Police Department responded to a shots fired call on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, a Monday news release said.

Visitors drink in the Olde English on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, during the annual faire at the Stronghold castle in Oregon. The fest ran in conjunction with Oregon's Autumn on Parade.

Here is a list of upcoming events at the Oregon Public Library.

The Rochelle Township High School FFA Land Use Evaluation team placed fifth at the Section 2 competition on Sept. 30.

As the new owner of the publications and Best of Ogle County, Shaw Media will not be declaring any official results of the 2025 contest or announcing winners.

"I think the thing we talk about that kind of overarches everything right now is farm income. We’re very concerned as we continue to read the economic reports coming out of the University of Illinois." Brian Duncan, Illinois Farm Bureau president, said

Rochelle Foods recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. 6 and 34 at the BNSF railroad crossing in Wyanet will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, Oct. 6, 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.

Recently, it was the all-town rummage sale and the chili cook off on the same day. At the museum we had some things out for people just to take, such as old picture frames and some furniture that the Tri-County had left many years ago.

A specific proposal to build a new PK-5 elementary school through a $47.8 million bond referendum received weighted support from just 25.6% of residents who completed a survey, school officials said.

Eastland-Pearl City defeated Forreston 51-24 in a NUIC conference game in Pearl City on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Mick Smith and Caeden Curran each scored twice on the ground as Morris remained unbeaten with a 37-14 win over Rochelle

Polo celebrated their Homecoming with a 54-8 win over Orangeville on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Larson: One who builds upon a strong foundation, will enjoy the blessings of life and weather every storm.

The Chicago Bears get a chance to reevaluate the first four weeks of the Ben Johnson era with a Week 5 bye this weekend. Here's how Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar graded the Bears four games into the season.

Rochelle Township High School had its grant approved to purchase four additional drones for its career and technical education department. Ashton-Franklin Center will receive a grant for temperature probes, sensors and charging stations.

During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5-11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change.

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.

The Illinois Farm Bureau said August was the driest for the corn belt since 2013, and the Illinois State Climatologist’s office noted that as of Sept. 11, over 30% of the state was experiencing “abnormal dryness” to moderate drought conditions,

Ben Johnson gets the perfect scenario for the bye week – the good feelings of a two-game win streak while his team gets valuable time to reset, work, and improve with 13 games still on the schedule, Marc Silverman writes

Maddie Shaw of Stillman Valley, who is studying early childhood education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has been admitted to the Professional Education program.

Forreston Junior/Senior High School/Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 received a grant for polycarbonate panels and connection supplies for its greenhouse.

Crystal Lake Central's boys golf team won its second straight regional title, while Ian Metzger earned medalist honors to lead Rochelle to its first sectional since 2009. Prairie Ridge placed runner-up in the nine-team regional to also advance.

The rate spikes of the summer are coming down, but ComEd customers still can expect higher bills through the winter, according to the Citizens Utilities Board.

From Capitol News Illinois: On housing, Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Juliana Stratton proposed creating a tax incentive to encourage construction companies to build “starter homes” that must be priced below the median price of housing

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 30 featured 2025 Oregon, Illinois “Autumn On Parade” representative Debbie Dickson previewing this weekend’s celebration for her final time. She will be stepping down as coordinator of the event after this year.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church Coat Ministry. Needed items include new and gently-used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories.

The City of Rochelle recently released information on its 2025 Halloween festivities. Community-wide trick-or-treat hours will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Military veterans U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Illinois State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit addressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth comments on “warrior ethos.”

Last year, Forreston’s football team was 2-7 because of losses to teams they could have beaten. This year, they are 4-1 because they are winning those same types of games.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams led a game-winning drive against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday to lead to a 25-24 win. Here's what he did on that drive to secure the win on the road.

In the United States, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The Stillman Valley High School National Honor Society would like to support those who have been affected by the disease.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season

Games with prizes for kids will be just part of the fun at the annual Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, on the Mt. Morris Village Square.

A Davis Junction woman and a Kentucky man suffered serious injuries when their overturned Harley-Davidson Trike landed on them during a Sunday crash in Shabbona Township, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually on Monday, a day after their come-from-behind win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Here are three of the most interesting things they said

Here are photos from Rochelle's cross country meet at Skare Park.

Stillman Valley High School is proud to announce that junior Lucas Mendoza has been selected as a BigFuture Ambassador for the fall 2025 program.

The Chicago Bears reversed a trend and found a way to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 25-24 on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Here are the five big takeaways from a thrilling win on the road.

The Chicago Bears seemed like they were destined to once again lose in agonizing fashion once again Sunday. Instead, they found a way to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 25-24. Here's how they did it.

Here are photos of Rochelle volleyball's match with Sept. 23, 2025. Rochelle won the match in three sets.

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

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland will miss Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium after he was ruled inactive with a hip injury.

Oregon School District teachers received checks from the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation on Sept. 15, 2025, that will get new books to first graders every month.

Andrew Marshall pleaded guilty to one of three charges – aggravated criminal sexual abuse – and sentenced to 30 months probation when he appeared in Ogle County court Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Two other felonies were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Leaf River Lions Club is having a lunch drive-thru from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4.