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1 Killed, 1 Injured After Midair Collision Sends Skydiver Plummeting to the Ground in Ogle County

Accident · Rochelle

1 Killed, 1 Injured After Midair Collision Sends Skydiver Plummeting to the Ground in Ogle County

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The Ogle County Sheriff's Office said one person was killed and another injured in a skydiving collision in Rochelle, Illinois.See the Story

Road buckles again on state highway in Ogle County

Ogle County · Ogle County

Road buckles again on state highway in Ogle County

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

For the second time in 24 hours, a pavement blowout caused a portion of Route 2 to be closed Wednesday evening, July 2, 2025, between Oregon and Byron.See the Story

Rail crossing repair to close Illinois Rt. 72 in Davis Junction

Davis Junction · Davis Junction

Rail crossing repair to close Illinois Rt. 72 in Davis Junction

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

IDOT officials say the road is expected to be closed for a week, weather permitting.Read Article

IFB focused on estate tax relief - Brownfield Ag News

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says adjustments to the state’s estate tax policy are crucial for the survival of family farms. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County, says the Family Farm Preservation Act proposed this spring would’ve increased exemptions to a true $6 million from the current $4 million. “The fiscal reality […] The post IFB focused on estate tax relief appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.Ogle County · Ogle County Read Article

Rochelle girl hit by train, hospitalized in Rockford

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A girl is recovering in a Rockford hospital after she was hit by a train in Rochelle late at night.Rochelle · Rochelle Read Article

Northern Illinois town pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Polo Historical Society is applying to become a designated Network to Freedom site with the National Park Service after uncovering local ties to the Underground Railroad.Polo · Polo Read Article

Sauerkraut attracts fun in northwest Illinois

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Pungent smells and sour tastes often are what one thinks of when it comes to sauerkraut, but Forreston makes a big deal about it – with plenty of fun and entertainment in a four-day festival that is pleasant and appetizing.Forreston · Forreston Read Article

Polo pushing for national Underground Railroad site designation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Polo Historical Society is applying to become a designated Network to Freedom site with the National Park Service after uncovering local ties to the Underground Railroad.Polo · Polo Read Article

Two blowouts on Route 2 cause detour Tuesday

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Two pavement blowouts caused a portion of Illinois Route 2 to be closed between Oregon and Byron early Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025.Oregon · Oregon Read Article

Oregon Park District Concert in the Park July 1, 2025

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Cooler temps and music from the 1980s brought close to 700 people out to Oregon Park District’s Concert in the Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.Oregon · Oregon Read Article

Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days

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Asked questions such as “What’s your favorite dinosaur” and “What’s the best thing about being a kid,” the 4- and 5-year-olds did their best to give insightful answers.Polo · Polo Read Article