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B Dub’s Longest Ride Raises More Than $51,000 for Fisher House

PORTLAND, Ore. — Country radio host Bryan “B Dub” Washington raised $51,409 for the Fisher House Foundation during his fourth annual B Dub’s Longest...

Six Flags Great America Announces New Camp Timber Trail Area for 2027

GURNEE — Six Flags Great America plans to open Camp Timber Trail in spring 2027 as part of a multiyear transformation of the park....

Lee Teen Remains in Custody After Child Sex Assault Charges

SYCAMORE - A DeKalb County teen is facing three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault after allegedly abusing a child at a residence.  The...

Rochelle Plans Route 38 Lane Closure for Water Main Work

ROCHELLE — Rochelle Municipal Utilities will close the eastbound lane of Route 38 Tuesday, Aug. 18, while crews locate a water main break. The...

Hillcrest Considers New Salt Storage Building

HILLCREST — The Village of Hillcrest is considering construction of a new fabric covered salt storage building on village owned property. A proposed 60...

Oregon Schedules Extra Storm Brush Pickup Aug. 17

OREGON — The Oregon Public Works Department will conduct an additional citywide brush pickup Monday, Aug. 17, because of the amount of tree debris...

Rochelle Approves Plat for Future Business Park Development

ROCHELLE — The Rochelle City Council approved preliminary and final plats for Phase 3 of the Rochelle Business and Technology Park, clearing the way...

Rochelle School District Faces $7 Million Budget Gap as Grant Funding Falls

ROCHELLE — Rochelle Elementary District 231 is expecting more state funding in fiscal year 2027, but reductions in federal and state grants are expected...

Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival Kicks Off Tonight in Rochelle

ROCHELLE — The Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival kicks off tonight at Atwood Park in Rochelle, beginning a three day celebration featuring live entertainment, food,...

Oregon Students Complete Thousands of Volunteer Hours Through Sauk Valley Program

OREGON — Oregon students have completed more than 3,300 hours of community service through Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program, which provides free tuition...