Byron

Duane Meyer, 42, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in the 2016 deaths of Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, and Amos Meyer, 3.

Taxpayers in Ogle County could see around a 0.4-cent change per $100 on their property tax bills next year, if Ogle County Board members pass the proposed budget for 2025 on Nov. 19.

Live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Teams move on to race at sectionals on Nov. 2

Oregon to travel to Princeton to face the fourth-seeded Tigers on Nov. 1

Donations of new or “gently used” coats, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves being accepted.

Ogle County Board members on Tuesday approved special-use permits to allow Class 1 Short-Term Rentals on two separate properties, one in Chana and one in Byron Township.

Byron faces Dixon in Week 8 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Dixon and Byron put their flawless records on the line Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 as the two clash at DHS for the Big Northern championship. Byron took the win 29-28, scoring with less than a minute left.

Join hosts Eddie Carifio and J.T. Pedelty as they break down Week 8 in IHSA football for the western and southern part of northern Illinois, including the big Dixon vs. Byron and Sycamore vs. Morris matchups

Byron'a Tim Starwalt finished third individually among 161 competitors

Six Ogle County farms are set to welcome visitors Oct. 13 during the Ogle County Farm Stroll. The farm stroll is a free, self-guided tour of Ogle County’s diversified family farms hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

Byron, Dixon, and Oregon finished one, two and three at the girls 1A regional at Wolf Hollow Golf Course in Lena on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Those teams advanced to the Byron Sectional, set for Monday, Oct. 7.

Parade is 6 p.m. Thursday

Tigers downs the Hawks 49-7

The Byron Tigers boosted their record to 5-0 on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, with a 49-7 win over the Oregon Hawks (2-3) at Everett Stine Field in Byron.

Event is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13 on the village square

Sweetbean Cafe and Bakery will use the grant to purchase a walk-in cooler and create service space for an espresso machine.

Oregon is ramping up to play host to thousands of additional people as residents and visitors alike celebrate the 53rd annual Autumn on Parade.

The menu at Costa's Ristorante in Byron is made in-house and from scratch, and the pastas, pizzas and other dishes that customers enjoy today haven’t changed since it opened for business in 1991.

Russell Crull to fill vacancy due to judge's upcoming retirement.

After almost 28 years as the Ogle County Animal Control administrator, Dr. Tom Champley has retired. Ogle County Board members at their Sept. 17 meeting recognized Champley for his work since his hiring on Nov. 19, 1996.

Jonathon Gounaris, 32, is charged with 4 counts of attempted first-degree murder, 3 counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, 3 counts of aggravated battery and 2 counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card.

Win comes on 20-yard field goal at home-opener

Forreston, Fulton, Byron, and Rock Falls were four teams that competed at the Byron Varsity Power Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Byron High School.

The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation has funded the 9x9x9 Program since the 2018/2019 school year

Proceeds to benefit local animal shelter

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.

Restoration of the 1926 Mt. Morris Veterans Memorial Fountain recently was completed and, on Thursday, Aug. 29, a rededication was held.

As heat index values climb into the 100s, area schools are announcing several high school sports events set for Tuesday have been postponed.

The body of Carter McGowan was found about 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 4300 block of North Route 2 – midway between Oregon and Byron – by an individual searching for fossils along the river, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

A body was found in the Rock River around 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 4300 block of north Illinois Route 2, discovered by an individual searching for fossils along the river, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle says.

Constellation Energy Generation got its wish Tuesday night when the Ogle County Board voted to rezone 524 acres of land around the Byron Generating Station.

The Legendary Llamas 4-H Club formed in January and premiered at the Ogle County 4-H Fair.

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on the stage in the musical phenomenon based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Constellation Energy Generation’s request to rezone 524 acres of land around the Byron Generating Station on Tuesday earned a third split vote from one of the three Ogle County bodies considering the petition.

Defending 3A state champion Byron looks as loaded as ever. Dixon brings back a ton of talent from a nine-win team. And Oregon and Genoa-Kingston look to be in the playoff picture. That, plus players to watch and Steve Soucie's picks in the Big Northern Conference preview.

Beautiful weather drew 85 entries to the 35th annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Car Show, and made for an excellent day, organizers said.

Work to be done by the end of August.

Event was held in partnership with the Oregon Park District, fire department and local businesses.

Carnival rides begin at 11 a.m.

Duane Meyer, 42, will remain in custody at the Ogle County Jail as he awaits a February jury trial for first-degree murder, aggravated arson and concealment of a homicidal death.

Support for Constellation Energy Generation’s request to rezone 524 acres of land around the Byron Generating Station is split. Constellation is asking that 10 land parcels be rezoned to I-1 Industrial and for a text amendment to allow data centers as special-uses in I-1 zones.

The owners of Byron Generating Station earned a pass from the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone 524 acres of land around the plant.

Event runs from 7-9 p.m.

The storm systems that swept across northern Illinois Monday evening spawned at least two tornadoes in the Sauk Valley.

Byron residents and school district officials were busy Tuesday, July 16, 2024 picking up debris and surveying damage from Monday night's storm that felled trees and knocked out electrical service.

Nine teams competed in the ByronFest's inaugural tournament with Phil Janssen and Caleb Young of Dakota taking first place.

The 33rd annual Hib Reber Memorial Car Show show, held during ByronFest, had 213 vehicles participating.

A car show, parade, carnival rides and a pickleball tournament were three of the attractions at the ByronFest on Saturday, July 13, 2024.