Earleen Hinton

Inside her dome tent, Wright has cots, a heater, and a small cooking area. The tent is covered in blue tarps to help keep it warm and dry. She keeps water in jugs, collected from one of the park’s public drinking faucets, and has access to electricity at the campsite.

Delano Albert, 34, appeared before Judge John Redington with his attorney, Ogle County Public Defender Michael O’Brien, after being brought to court from the Ogle County Correctional Center in a wheelchair and in handcuffs.

Gary C. Freeman is charged in connection with the death of Devin K. Gibbons, 28, of Rochelle.

Sarah Safranek, 36, is charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery in the 2021 suffocation death of her 7-year-old son, Nathaniel Burton

Michael Gaston has been charged with six counts of criminal sexual assault.

Duane Meyer faces four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated arson and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in connection with the Oct. 19, 2016, Byron house fire in which Margaret “Maggie” (Rosko) Meyer, 31, was found dead.

Port Byron held its Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Matthew T. Plote, 36, is charged with killing Melissa Lamesch, 27, and her baby Nov. 25, 2020, and then setting fire to her home in Mount Morris to conceal the deaths.

Friday's evening event included Santa's arrival via a firetruck

Kris Stubblefield had asked to be released from the Ogle County Correctional Center while his case is pending.

Defense attorney wants Matthew Plote released from jail while his case proceeds for the deaths of Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son. Prosecutors argue against his release.

Polo hosted Oregon Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. The Lady Marcos won the game 58-38.

Dixon fire and police personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash about 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the intersection of North Galena Avenue and Court Street in Dixon.

Evening event also included visits with Santa, shopping, and activities for kids

Snow showers may have put a bit of a damper on a couple of events at Forreston’s Christmas in the Country Dec. 1, but two main characters certainly didn’t mind the weather. Santa and Mrs. Claus cruised to Memorial Park on a Forreston firetruck and were met by two dozen kids anxious to share what they wanted for Christmas.