Motorcycles were on display and in action at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club's hillclimb Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. The club is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and also held a motorcycle show at its final event of the season. The club grounds - home to hillclimbs since 1935 - are located on Pines Road between Oregon and Polo.

Polo resident Tucker Mumford recently graduated from Wartburg College.

Ogle County residents and even livestock went to the water to try to beat the heat on Monday, July 28, 2025. Temperatures rose into the 90s and, coupled with high humidity, pushed the heat index into the 100s.

Beth Wiegmann of Polo will shed some light on the Underground Railroad in the Sauk Valley area at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society in Dixon.  

Dixon residents can now enjoy a new, more convenient location for R.P. Lumber. It reopened June 16 at 1350 N. Galena Ave. with the same open hours: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 p.m. to noon.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, has recognized M. Thomas Suits Law Office in Polo with his July 2025 local business highlight award.

Here is a list of property transfers for Ogle County for July 14-18, 2025.

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform “The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13.

Here is a list of Ogle County property transfers for June 27-July 3, 2025.

Kaden Coppotelli was presented with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Lifesaving Award prior to the start of the Monday, July 7, 2025, Polo City Council meeting.

Seuss meets Shakespeare in Polo Area Community Theatre's rendition of "The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream." Performances will be 7 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13. This is a free show held outdoors at Louise Quick Park in Polo. Rain will move the performance inside next door.

The Polo Historical Society is applying to become a designated Network to Freedom site with the National Park Service after uncovering local ties to the Underground Railroad.

A variety of featured gardens in Mt. Morris and the surrounding countryside will be part of the tour

Performances will be July 11, 12, and 13 at 7 p.m. in Louise Quick Park in Polo

Polo was a major hub in helping slaves get to safety in the 1800s through the Underground Railroad, a series of secret routes and safe houses.

Polo homeowner battles back with a hose of her own during annual parade.

Polo hosted its annual Town & Country Days June 26-29, 2025.

The William and Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation has awarded 116 scholarships since 2012.

Asked questions such as “What’s your favorite dinosaur” and “What’s the best thing about being a kid,” the 4- and 5-year-olds did their best to give insightful answers.

Ten kids competed Thursday, June 26, 2025, for the title of Little Miss and Mister in Polo.

Fireworks, a parade, a historical trolley tour and a carnival are just some of the attractions at Polo’s Town & Country Days from June 25-29.

During the public comment period at the start of the meeting, several people alleged misconduct by a female high school teacher played a role in the deaths.

Joshua M. Conway, 19, of rural Polo and Michael C. Gul, 29, of Wauconda, were both found dead late Saturday night on the third floor of a Polo home.

Event starts at 1:15 p.m. at Town & Country Days festival tent

Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic event, their families, and all who have been affected.

The incident remains under investigation. No further threat to the community exists at this time, authorities said.

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.

Armon D. Pearson, 25, was sentenced to 24 months of probation after pleading guilty to the misdemeanor offense as he appeared before Judge Anthony Peska.

The free concerts will continue each Wednesday evening through July 30.

Work will include replacing a reinforced concrete box culvert in addition to widening the intersection with Penn Corner Road and the installation of a storm sewer.

Beginning June 4, all children and teens can enjoy free meals in Lee County when school is out. This year, United Way will provide nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and younger.

The Illinois College & Career Pathway Endorsement Program allows students to earn a formal endorsement on their high school diploma or transcript by completing a series of structured requirements designed to prepare them for life after high school in their chosen career path.

Here's a list of the public pools and splash pads opening across the Sauk Valley.

With a number of ceremonies, parades and speakers planned throughout the Sauk Valley on Memorial Day, here is a list of what local communities will be doing to remember the fallen.

Oregon and Polo announce services for Monday, May 26

Polo High School juniors researched veterans' stories and then shared those stories with their classmates as part of “The Grateful Nation Project” – a nationwide effort honoring those who gave their lives while serving.

Trustees voted 4-1 to donate the building to the Polo Area Community Theatre following a presentation by Hart DuBois, a PACT board member, who outlined how the not-for-profit group planned to raise enough money to keep the building viable as a performance venue.

Oregon qualified seven individuals and three relays for this week's state meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

This year’s sale will be held at the Oregon Coliseum in downtown Oregon from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31.

The driver of the semi-tractor and trailer was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage.

The idea of adding shade came from a citizen

PACT will perform “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” a satirical look at the classic tale of the rebel who “steals from the rich and gives to the poor.”

PACT to present play in Polo starting this weekend; United Way of Lee County Bingo is May 8 at the Elks Club in Dixon.

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” through May 10 at the former Polo City Hall theater.

Robert DeVries, a former Forreston High School multisport standout athlete, has been hired as the Cardinals’ new boys basketball coach.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Performances begin May 2.

One person is dead and another charged with first-degree murder in what police are calling a “domestic incident” that happened late Monday afternoon.

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Buffalo Township on Tuesday, April 8, tabled a decision on the fate of its former building, which the Polo Area Community Theatre has called home for 19 years.