The Oregon Depot Museum will not hold a monthly “Those Were The Days” in November. The historical program highlights area history with speakers. Keep an eye on local publications for future program dates and details.

Serenity Hospice and Home is hosting a special Blue Christmas event to offer a space of comfort, reflection and hope for anyone who may be struggling during this time of year.

Sarah Safranek, 38, admitted Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, that she was responsible for the 2021 death of her son, Nathaniel Burton.

Sarah Safranek, 38, pleaded guilty Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, to first-degree murder in connection with the February 2021 death of her son.

The Oregon School District's Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, included songs by students in each grade level, musical selections by the junior high and high school bands, and recognition of all veterans.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

Homeowner, who had a medical marijuana card, is charged with unlawful possession with the intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams of cannabis, and possession of 20 to 50 cannabis plants

Oregon High School’s madrigal dinner theme for this year is “The Unfinished Madrigal Dinners”.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, the Oregon Rotary Club will host what is billed as the 30th and final Angel Ball, a milestone evening marking the culmination of the club’s long-running gala in support of local community causes.

There are hundreds of World War I monuments across Illinois – remain silent reminders of a war legacy that still lingers more than a century later.

Illinois lost an estimated 2,936 men in Vietnam – the sixth-highest toll among all states. Dozens were from local communities, and their sacrifices continue to resonate with family and friends

Twelve local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

The inaugural Ogle County K-9 Fund Bark and Whine Ball was held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the River’s Edge Experience in Oregon and raised $34,000 for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Deputy Ali VanVickle said.

Serenity Hospice & Home will host a “Cooking for One” Workshop, for those grieving a loss, on Nov. 19, 2025, at the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 421 W. Pines Road in Oregon.

The Eagle’s Nest Art Group will host an art show at the Conover Square studio during Oregon’s annual Candlelight Walk festivities on Saturday, Nov. 29. 2025.

Dickson: After reading recent comments in the Ogle County Life I wondered if, in general, we are weak on civics and maybe weak on composition skills as well.

Popsicles come in different shapes and varieties, and a Franklin Grove woman has has put her own twist to the treats – using real fruits and what grows in her garden to create a variety of tasty flavors that make customers' taste buds pop.

Oregon High School will present its fall play, “Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death” by Don Zolidis on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Auditorium.

Jonathon Gounaris, 33, is charged with shooting three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home in Lost Lake, a rural subdivision east of Dixon in June 2024.

A ribbon-cutting and energization ceremony were held Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, for Ducks Solar, a new 31-acre and 7.7-megawatt community solar energy project at 1067 W. Oregon Trail Road in Oregon.

Derek Swanlund, 45, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the April 21 death of Cameron Pasley, 25, also of Mt. Morris.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event and food drive on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Sarah Safranek is accused of suffocating her son, Nathaniel Burton, in the family’s Oregon home in February 2021.

Camren Hastings, 18, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated use of a firearm as a person under the age of 21, a Class 4 felony.

The Oregon City Council approved a bid of $36,780 Tuesday night, Oct. 28, 2025, to demolish a home one block south of the city’s commercial district to increase parking.

A dedication ceremony was held for a new memorial in honor of Illinois Gov. Frank O. Lowden on Oct. 14, 2025, on the lawn of the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon.

The third annual book fair features authors from across the northern Illinois area offering books on mystery, romance, children, history, young adult and more.

Employees of Oregon’s Public Works Department will begin sucking up leaves next week for city residents despite Mother Nature’s delay in cooperating.

First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 20-24, 2025.

The Village of Progress held its annual banquet Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Oregon. Eight VOP consumers and volunteers were presented with awards during the festivities.

How many items can a DIY skeleton hold? Find out at the Oregon library.

A Rockford man’s argument that he entered a Rochelle townhome to “rescue” a “loved one” who worked as an online escort did not sway Ogle County jurors Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from convicting him of home invasion, armed robbery, and being an armed habitual criminal.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 22 featured Oregon Chamber of Commerce Director Chance Munroe previewing upcoming events, including a downtown Oregon “Trick Or Treat” special Saturday, Oct. 25. and the 39th annual Christmas “Candlelight Walk” on Nov. 29.

The OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health in Oregon will offer a walk‑in flu shot clinic on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at 1307 W. Washington St.

Benesh: On behalf of the AOP Board and Committee, I would like to sincerely thank our local support services, sponsors, and volunteers for their ongoing commitment to the Autumn on Parade Festival held on Oct. 4 and 5, 2025.

Tyler Bunting, 35, received the sentence through a plea agreement during a hearing Oct. 17, 2025, at the Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon.

The majority of participants Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, again carried signs criticizing Trump’s policies that they say violate constitutional rights and endanger democracy.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites interested vendors to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting for operating a concession and camp store at Lowden State Park in Ogle County.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.

Oregon twin brothers have learned early in life that caring for cows goes a long way, and it's helped them nearly 25 years later achieve success in cattle raising.

What started as somewhere for seniors to socialize has grown into a place that today is celebrating 50 years of being the Center of attention for Ogle County’s older population.

Nearly 700 people turned out Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 for a No Kings rally on the Ogle County Courthouse square in Oregon, Illinois to protest actions and decisions by President Donald Trump and his administration.

Treats, toiletries and handwritten cards have been shipped to the crew of the USS Fitzgerald.

Last week, the brother of a member of our Ogle County community was taken by ICE during a raid in Chicago, then was swiftly transported to a detention facility in Louisiana, far away from his wife and three children.

With Halloween creeping closer, here is a list of trick-or-treat hours and other holiday and fall-themed events you can visit with your little ghosts and ghouls.

Awards were presented for the Air, Land & Sea Art Exhibit at the awards reception at the Coliseum Museum on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

The Ogle County Historical Society will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the carriage house located behind the Nash House Museum at 111 N. Sixth St. in Oregon.

A conversation with a physician can provide clarity on the benefits and potential risks of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for those with underlying health conditions or concerns about side effects.

Munroe is currently the executive director of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce. Lee County Board's District 3 covers nearly all of Dixon on the Walmart side of the river, or precincts 1 through 9.