Oregon News

OREGON – Two young Polo men already charged in a one-night burglary spree in Dixon now also have been charged in eight of about 40 break-ins in the Polo area.

Several members of The Starved Rock Model "A" Club recently drove their "A"s" to Oregon, Ill., to cruise the Rock River and enjoy the fall colors aboard the paddlewheeler, the Spirit of Oregon.

Construction workers Tuesday digging along state Route 64 about 2 miles east of Oregon cut a Verizon fiber optic line, which led to land line phone service and possibly Internet problems in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties, according to the Ogle County Sheriff's Department.

Amanda Hill, 21, is a sales associate and bartender at the Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe in Dixon.

OREGON – The most recent round of Ogle County budget cuts will mean layoffs in the sheriff's department, where union members have refused to accept wage freezes and salary rollbacks.

OREGON – Ogle County State's Attorney Ben Roe said Tuesday that he needs more information before he can decide whether to charge three young men in a rash of Polo burglaries.

OREGON – Forreston Village President and veteran Ogle County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Harn wants his boss' job.

A worker fills in a washed-out bridge at Lost Nation with rock after it succumbed to a torrent of water June 21.

STERLING – The Battle of the Bands, which raises money for the Sterling Municipal Band's trip to Washington, D.C. next year, begins at 6 tonight at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

The entire fifth grade class at Cass Junior High School in Darien spent three days in Oregon, Ill., last week visiting the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center.

Illinois State Police Dustin M. Horner, 35, of Ashton; 10:14 a.m. Thursday at state Route 251 and Lincoln Highway, Rochelle; no seat belt, no valid driver's license; given notice to appear in court.

Josh Williams, 27, is a packer at Crest Foods in Ashton, and is studying wind turbine maintenance at Sauk Valley Community College.

Get those 
tails a waggin' - ROCK FALLS – A poker run and dinner for Happy Tails Humane Society will be Sunday.

OREGON – Fresh-baked apple pies and hot pork sandwiches will be on the menu Sunday at the Ogle County Pilots and Rock River Flyers third annual Pork 'n' Pie Dinner and Bid 'n' Buy Auction at Ogle County Airport, on state Route 64.

OREGON – The third annual St. Jude Carnival runs 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the Coliseum, downtown on state Route 2. Each child will receive five game tickets and can sign up for a door prize.

OREGON – The cornstalks are high and Autumn on Parade officials are now looking skyward for pleasant weather when the 39th fall festival kicks off this weekend in Oregon.

OREGON – The Olde English Faire will provide a glimpse into life during the Renaissance on Saturday and Sunday at Stronghold in Oregon.

Monday morning, Ogle County Sheriff Greg Beitel announced his bid for re-election in front of the sheriff's office in Oregon.

Sgt. Rick Williamson climbs into his 1966 Mustang after returning home Monday from Afghanistan with Bravo Troop.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency , in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources , will host a flood risk information open house for residents of Ogle County Wednesday, Sept.