Oregon Police Say One Person Injured in Vehicle vs Pedestrian Accident

On Wednesday at about 10:00 AM, Oregon Police responded to a call of a vehicle vs pedestrian accident at the intersection of 4th Street and Washington Street. Authorities say Nancy Swieter of Oregon was turning east onto
Twin City Conservatives to meet June 28 in Rock Falls

Twin City Conservatives will host their monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at A’s Kitchen, 2004 First Ave., Rock Falls.
Lee County Students Being Taught How to be Adults

Does your High School student know how to balance a checkbook, how to write a check or simply how to manage money. Many times these simple things can be a challenge and an eye opener when they
Dixon Legion to serve grilled ribeye steak dinner June 27

Serving hours are from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sterling Fire Department seeking federal funds for critical radio upgrades

The Sterling Fire Department is awaiting federal funding approval for upgrades to its radio communications.
Polo Town and Country Days Starts With a Bang for This Weekend

Since 1966, people have come to Polo towards the end of June for the annual Polo Town and Country Days. This weekend the Sauk Valley tradition returns. Hundreds, if not thousands of people will come to enjoy
Four Persons Hospitalized Following a Two Vehicle Crash

On Monday morning, June 23, Ogle County Deputies responded to the intersection of N. Freeport Rd. and W. U.S. Rte. 52 in reference to a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Deputies determined that a 2024 Honda HR-V driven
OSF Saint Katherines Offer Opportunities for Complete Sport Physicals

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is making it easier for area student-athletes to get ready for the 2025-2026 school year with two convenient opportunities to complete required sports physicals. The first clinic will take place Wednesday,
Appellate court: Sterling man serving 8 years for 2017 drunken driving death can again try to withdraw plea

The state’s appellate court has vacated a Whiteside County judge’s 2024 ruling denying a Sterling man’s motion to withdraw the guilty plea he made three years ago in the 2017 drunken driving death of a Sterling woman.
String of police pursuits in northern Illinois ends in Savanna with officer-involved shooting, hurt officers

Officers injured, squads damaged after Freeport police pursue suspected stolen vehicle that later turns up and is chased by multiple agencies two more times in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties overnight into Thursday.