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Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Dixon man pleads not guilty to attempted murder of three Ogle County deputies
OREGON – A rural Dixon man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of three police officers during a June 12 shooting incident in his Lost Lake home. Jonathon Gounaris, 32, through his attorney, Ogle County Public Defender William Gibbs, pleaded not guilty to four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month through outreach
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — One Stateline organization is celebrating Disability Pride Month with a mural created by staff members and clients as a way to show the inclusiveness of Winnebago, Ogle, and Boone counties, and one man is sharing his story with the country. For the past nine years, July has been declared Disability Pride […]
Coleta Sportsmen’s Club to Host Summer Youth Day
The Sterling-Rock Falls Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ogle County Pheasants Forever, and Sauk Valley Whitetails Unlimited are teaming up to host a Summer Youth Day for kids ages 3-17 on Saturday, July 20 at the Coleta Sportsmen's Club, 2 miles west of Coleta on Pilgrim Rd.
Freeport Road Construction Underway
POLO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on Freeport Road in Ogle and Whiteside counties is underway. The work zone is from East Lynn Boulevard in Sterling to West Sterling Road south of Polo. Daily lane closures are expected as crews patch, mill, and resurface the road. The $3.3 million project is scheduled to be completed in November.
Two Charged After Route 2 Traffic Stop
OREGON - Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies cited two occupants of a vehicle who were traveling on Illinois Route 2 near Oregon Monday morning. Authorities say a 36-year-old Mississippi man was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and Possession of Cannabis/Improper Container/Driver. A 32-year-old man from Robbins was arrested for Possession of a Firearm without a FOID. Both were taken to the Ogle County Jail and released with a notice to appear.
Recycle your old electronics on July 26
OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will be host a residential electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Friday, July 26, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. This event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance...
Increase in millennials purchasing homes solo
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Defying norms, millennials lead the charge in solo home purchases, even in the Rockford housing market, which includes Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. Peter Dunn, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Broker says millennials are out in full force to buy right now. Owning a home is considered...
Your turn: Celebrate Disability Pride Month with diversity, inclusion
As July unfolds, we enter a time of celebration and reflection: Disability Pride Month. This annual observance is more than just a recognition of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. It is a vibrant celebration of their achievements, resilience, and the invaluable contributions they make to our communities. At...
Ford F-150 rear ends Hyundai, Tesla in Davis Junction, no injuries reported
DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WTVO) — The driver of a Ford F-150 was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after causing a multi-car crash on Illinois Route 72 on Wednesday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the 13500 block of E. Illinois Route 72 around 7:48 p.m. […]
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