NEWS

  ROCHELLE - A new well pump motor is on order to replace one that failed in Rochelle last month. At the Rochelle City Council Meeting last week they announced that Well 10 on Southview Drive ...more>>

  OREGON - Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department has announced a Residential Tire Collection Event to be held this Saturday, May 4th, from 8 AM to 2 PM in Oregon. Permits will be require...more>>

  ROCHELLE - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, and it is the ideal time to safely dispose of any unused medications. Authorities say you will risk contaminating the water s...more>>

OREGON - The City of Oregon on Tuesday night made a proclamation for the start of Motorcycle Safety Month. Mayor Ken Williams honored ABATE of Illinois, A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education, to enco...more>>

  FREEPORT - Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney has announced the launch of his summer reading program. The activity is open for students in first through sixth grade from the 45th District...more>>

LASALLE -  Lawsuits filed by families who lost loved ones during the COVID-19 outbreak at the state-run LaSalle Veterans Home in 2020 can proceed in state court this summer.  The LaSalle V...more>>

ROCHELLE - The City of Rochelle will be looking for area artists to leave their mark in the city. Proposals for any type of art to be displayed in public places will be due May 21st. In 2022, the si...more>>

    ROCHELLE - A tragic scenario was presented to Rochelle City Officials last week as part of a training exercise on how to better serve the community during a disaster. Melanie Santost...more>>

  DIXON - A Rock Falls teen will be facing drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop Friday by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say around 10:30 PM deputies stopped 18-ye...more>>

    WASHINGTON DC -  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says any dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu.  In March, an outbreak of the bird flu w...more>>

  CHICAGO -  A federal appeals court is upholding R. Kelly's 20-year prison sentence.  The disgraced singer was convicted on multiple child sexual abuse charges back in 2022, althoug...more>>

  SPRINGFIELD -  Respiratory virus levels are way down in Illinois.  As the respiratory virus season winds down, the overall respiratory virus level is now minimal and all counties i...more>>

  CHICAGO -  Rewards totaling $100,000 are being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man wanted for the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca. ...more>>

  SPRINGFIELD - A measure limiting factors auto insurers can use to set rates in Illinois didn't advance before last week's legislative deadline. Secretary Alexi Giannoulias responded to conce...more>>

ROCHELLE - Rochelle Municipal Utilities will be acquiring a new bucket truck under the Sourcewell procurement program. The new bucket truck will replace a 2011 unit. The truck will be purchased from...more>>