Two blowouts cause partial closure of Route 2 between Oregon and Byron on Tuesday
Illinois Department of Transportation crews were busy patching the blowouts – one just north of the Silver Ridge Golf Course north of Oregon and the other south of Byron, near Town Line Road.
Photos: Two blowouts on Route 2 cause detour Tuesday
Two pavement blowouts caused a portion of Illinois Route 2 to be closed between Oregon and Byron early Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025.
Photos: Oregon Park District Concert in the Park July 1, 2025
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.
Saged Souls: Rock Falls self-care shop aims to soothe the soul
For owner Suzy Simmer, Saged Souls is the manifestation of a lifelong love for holistic healing – one rock, one breath, one peaceful space at a time.
Spirit Halloween to open in new location
Dixon School Board accepts new hires, resignations, retirements at June meeting
The school board also accepted a slate of coaches for the 2025-26 school year.
Spirit Halloween to open in new location
Ottawa High Hall of Fame accepting nominations through end of July
Ottawa High Hall of Fame accepting nominations through end of July
The deadline for nominations for consideration for induction into the 2026 Ottawa Township High School Hall of Fame will be July 31.
Ottawa High Hall of Fame accepting nominations through end of July