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  ROCKFORD -  A man charged with killing four people in Rockford in March is being deemed fit to stand trial.  A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation last month for Christian Soto,...more>>

ROCHELLE - The Helms Outdoor Facility Project undertaken by the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District is nearing completion.  Executive Director Jackie Ohlinger announced the track removal is ...more>>

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations of outstanding older adults for possible induction into the Senior Hall of Fame later this year. The Senior Illino...more>>

ROCHELLE - The Rochelle Kiwanis Golden K's are seeking contestants for the 2024 Little Miss Peanut Contest. The event will be held on the main stage of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest on August 16...more>>

    BISHOP HILL - The acts have been announced for the 2024 Bishop Hill Folk Music Festival: The Best Folk Music in Western Illinois. On Saturday, June 1st, you can start the summer by enj...more>>

  NORMAL - The Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards Banquet was held earlier this month, and at the event the City of Genoa was honored for their support of a US Coast Gua...more>>

  SPRINGFIELD -  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to be safe while boating over Memorial Day weekend.  Boaters should...more>>

ROCHELLE - The 150th Commencement ceremony at Rochelle Township High School will be held this morning at 10 AM at the football field, weather permitting. The ceremony includes recognition for senior...more>>

BYRON - A single vehicle rollover crash has injured a Machesney Park driver on Wednesday. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office says they were called around 6:20 PM to the 10000 block of North Illi...more>>

SPRINGFIELD -  Illinois lawmakers are still working on passing a budget as the spring session is scheduled to end today.  As of last night, no budget agreement had been reached.  The ...more>>

  ROCHELLE - An area non-profit with more than 50 years of experience hosted a community resource fair Thursday night in Rochelle at the Vince Carney Community Theatre. 4-C, Community Coordina...more>>

  ROCHELLE - Several Memorial Day services will be held this weekend and on Monday to honor those individuals who have given their lives and helped protect this country. In Rochelle, the Memo...more>>

  ROCHELLE - The unemployment rate in Ogle County has increased slightly from a year ago. New numbers released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the not-seasonally adjuste...more>>

SYCAMORE - A man who was already in custody for Criminal Trespass, Arson, and Domestic Battery is now facing two new charges of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse and Criminal Sexual Assault. The DeKa...more>>

  CHICAGO - Gasoline prices have fallen ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel weekend across the country. In Illinois, the average for a gallon of regular gas is $4.01, way above the lowest regi...more>>