Rochelle

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.

Wreaths Across America event was held Saturday at Daysville Cemetery.

Gary C. Freeman, 29, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one count of residential arson and one count of concealment of a homicide in connection with the death of Devin K. Gibbons, 28, of Rochelle.

Live trees will be collected in some cities

More than 587 students earned their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University.

Wednesday’s sentencing hearing included a tearful plea from Darnell Wilson’s partner to not send him to prison, an admission from Wilson that possessing and using the drug was wrong, and his apology to his family and the court.

Casper Jennings is accused of committing sex acts with the girl between June and November.

Judge denies pretrial release, citing nature of circumstances of charges.

There is no admission charge, but donations are accepted.

Russell Crull was selected by judges in the circuit that includes Ogle, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, and Stephenson counties.

Board members John Finfrock and Tom Smith along with Coroner Lou Finch IV are retiring.

19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Having served the Rochelle community for over 20 years, Jason Anderson will be stepping down from the position at the end of December.

Nazareth faces Rochelle in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class 5A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Russ Hodges will have live updates, scores and news from the game

100 Women Who Care donations go to local 501c organizations within Ogle County

Rochelle couple use their WWII vehicles in reenactments and parades

Benet Academy's season came to an end with a 38-6 loss to Rochelle in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs Friday.

Benet faces Rochelle in Round 2 of the 2024 Class 5A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Russ Hodges will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Gary Freeman is facing four counts of first-degree murder

Events planned for Leaf River, Oregon, Polo, and Rochelle

The Cadets couldn’t contain the wing-T offense of the Hubs, who stormed for nearly 300 rushing yards while quarterback Carson Lewis fired three touchdown passes.

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.

Jaedyn Hill was found dead Oct. 15 in an Ashton apartment.

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

Here are the opening round pairings for the Class 5A playoffs.

Jaedyn Hill was found dead in her apartment in Ashton.

Girl told police she was tied to a pole and book was lit on fire as part of a punishment.

A firefighter was injured Sunday afternoon by farm equipment while responding to a 2.5-acre field fire about 3 miles south of Interstate 88 in rural Lee County.

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

David J. Sosa, 17. of Ashton is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the strangulation death of his girlfriend, Jaedyn A. Hill, who turned 16 earlier this month.

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.

Rochelle defeated Ottawa 64-10 on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in King Field at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from freelance photojournalist Katy Arnold.

Rochelle faces Ottawa in Week 8 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Brian Hoxsey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Court documents: David Sosa walked 11 miles from his Ashton apartment to Rochelle to turn himself in to police, admitted he strangled 16-year-old Jaedyn Hill to death at their shared residence.

Rochelle police were first to learn of the death Tuesday morning when a 17-year-old boy walked into that police department and said he was involved in a murder, according to a news release issued by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Morris faces Rochelle in Week 6 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Russ Hodges will have live updates, scores and news from the game

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.

Parade is 6 p.m. Thursday

Rochelle defeated L-P 48-20 on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Howard Fellows Stadium.

Rochelle faces La Salle-Peru in Week 5 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor Kevin Chlum will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Conditions of probation require DNA testing within 45 days and any psychological assessment or treatment required by the probation department.

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

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

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

Vintage steam locomotive does not disappoint rail fans who came from miles around.