Fritts was reelected Nov. 5 to a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Li Arellano Jr., who won an uncontested race during Tuesday’s general election, says he is ready to hit the ground running for the 37th District. He will serve a four-year term.

Lee County voters support Amboy, Harmon fire departments' merger.

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Voters in Ogle County turn out to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Brad Fritts, who is the current 74th House District representative and was named the Republican nominee in March, squared off against David Simpson, the Democratic nominee, during a candidate forum Tuesday night at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, has announced several area library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming.

Ogle County Collector Tiffany O’Brien is reminding property owners that the second installment of their property tax bill is due Tuesday, Sept. 10.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council administers the Energy Assistance Program in Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside counties.

Over a hundred attendees came out to eat corn and enjoy the many festivities.