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The college named 1,200 to the dean’s list. The list honors students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the term’s courses.

Andrew Gornick appeared Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on charges of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment through electronic communication – all felony offenses.

One firefighter was injured after falling on the ice.

Prosecutors say he sent hundreds of threatening emails last month.

Get caught up on news and sports in the Sauk Valley for the week of Feb. 8-15, 2025.

No injuries reported in mid-day blaze.

Firefighters from eight departments battled a garage fire between Oregon and Ashton in frigid temperatures on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

The Oregon City Council agrees to spend $130,000 for new leaf vacuum.

Misdemeanor charge results in revocation of pretrial release on two 2024 retail theft charges.

Event is for Ogle County residents only

Rochelle advances four wrestlers

Precautionary measure lifted after investigation finds no threat to area.

His next court date is Feb. 21.

Prosecutors say Malakye Swanson threatened to "shoot up" Byron High School in November 2024.

The Dixon City Council approved three ordinances Monday to expand the Lee-Ogle County Enterprise Zone’s boundaries in anticipation of three projects planned in rural Lee and Ogle counties.

Artists were Harry Nurmet and Carrie Vaughn

The Lee County Health Department has selected a new family planning medical director after its former director was told by their new employer, OSF HealthCare, to step down due to the Catholic health system's restrictive policies for reproductive care, LCHD administrator says.

Passenger died five days after crash on Steward Road near its intersection with Ritchie Road southeast of Rochelle.

Council's action Tuesday night paves way for fire station's expansion in River Front Commercial District; decision comes a week after city planning commission recommended denial, citing desire for station to relocate altogether.

First Fridays Open Mic is Feb. 7 in Oregon; Flock to the Rock is Feb. 8 in Rock Falls.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, although a jar is available for donations.

Other projects include a new restaurant and bar near Sublette and construction of another building at HA International’s manufacturing plant near Oregon.

Jered T. Vautsmeier, 21, pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated fleeing and 10 other misdemeanor charges.

The university awarded over 1,150 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in December.

Daniel Garcia-Aguado, 31, of Cicero, is being held in the Ogle County Jail.

Participants will be able to receive support from community members grieving a lost loved one.

A rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers at his residence in June will remain jailed despite new information argued by the defense calling the incident a “paradox of a welfare check.”

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

Oregon Fire Protection District's request for a zoning variance to expand its fire station in the city’s River Front Commercial District will not have a recommendation for approval when it goes to the City Council for a final decision.

Judge rules that Christopher Reed must remain in custody due to severity of charges.

Oregon Fire Protection District Trustees announced plans for the $4.1 million renovation and expansion of the current fire station last week.

Brandon S. Miller pleaded guilty to threatening a conservation police officer in the Ogle County case. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of game, multiple violations, in Lee County.

Participants can learn about 10 basic principles to help grief engagement and create healing momentum.

Ogle County residents were reminded Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 that it is winter. Temperatures dipped into the teens as portions of the Rock River began to ice over.

The list honors full-time students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Jury trial for Duane Meyer was slated to start Feb. 3 and expected to take the entire month.

Dunham has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said Rios had altered a $200 refund check that had been issued by the circuit clerk’s office.

Man also charged with driving on a suspended license.

The program for the evening will allow attendees to get to know the new officers better as several are new to the Guild

Timothy P. Valdivia, 32, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 8, after probation was revoked.

State Reps. Tony McCombie and Brad Fritts presented an Illinois House resolution to three officers and the Ogle County sheriff.

Young Widows Group, Men's Coffee Group and Bereavement Book Club available.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. 

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network committee is holding a Lunch and Learn workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Feel the holiday spirit with this gallery of Christmas cheer in the Sauk Valley.

Members bought and delivered presents to family.

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.

Casper W. Jennings, 34, of South Bend, Indiana, will remain in custody on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse as his case proceeds through the court system.

Donations can be made at the Polo Pharmacy, 111 E. Mason St.