Jeff Helfrich

The Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau reported most recently in 2019 that tourism near the Rock River generated $190.53 million in travel expenditures and $4.57 across Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside Counties.

A family near Oregon is putting their green thumbs to work.

After its concessionaire filed for bankruptcy and closed the doors last year due to COVID-19, White Pines Resort may be under new management.

“They kept it a very good secret,” Eddie said. “Everybody did. We just appreciate the community. We can’t tell you enough how good these people are. Some people that you don’t think, they just have hearts of gold.”

While Patti Jennings was excited to see the new 310 Sibling Home filled with people during its grand opening, she’s still looking forward to filling it next month. With kids in need.

'I didn’t think it was fair for her to be walking around free,' Safranek's mom says

State's attorney: 'Particularly brutal behavior used in the commission of the murder'

Arrest information found through Ogle Safe app; news conference today at 4 p.m.

Ogle County Health Department Public Administrator Kyle Auman said many appointments are still available for a Moderna first dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic this Thursday.

Free ventilation tests are available to all northwest Illinois businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies through Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC), the area’s regional planning organization based out of Rock Falls.

Months ago, the Ogle County Health Department was seeing five new COVID-19 cases per day. Now it’s seeing 20-40, Public Administrator Kyle Auman said.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office has a new four-legged member.

April 19-23 the Village of Forreston will be flushing and pressure testing hydrants.

The Oregon School District announced Monday that Oregon High School football activities would be suspended for 14 days due to a positive COVID-19 case within the program.

Schools are finding ways for students to celebrate safely