OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A Byron woman was hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and N. Pecatonica Road on Wednesday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the scene around 11:53 a.m. Authorities said a red 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, driven…
Hononegah, Byron and Pecatonica high schools earned top team prizes at the regional Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science competition hosted by Rock Valley College, and will advance to the sectional competition at Northern Illinois University.
The Winnebago County Administration and Operations Committee unanimously approved over $100,000 in funding for all tornado sirens. “I have family members that don’t carry a cell phone. So, I believe these sirens are vital for public safety,” said vice chairman of the Winnebago County Board Public Safety Committee, Aaron Booker.…