Polo News

The bodies of Gerald L. Fossler and Vickie L. Weegens were found Thursday afternoon on the lawn of this home at 4170 S. Evergreen Road southeast of Polo.

POLO – Ogle County Sheriff's and Illinois State Police were called Thursday morning for a report of two bodies found in the yard at 4170 S. Evergreen Road in Polo.

This year's National Spelling Bee includes the youngest-ever participant, a six-year-old second-grader from Virginia.A Lori Anne Madison beat out 21 kids to earn her place at the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word "vaquero." Spellers range in age from six to 15 years old.A Altogether, 278 competitors are vying for cash, savings bonds, ... (more)

STERLING – The city could generate more than $300,000 a year in revenue from video gaming machines under an ordinance allowing them that was approved Monday night.

Lisa Gremba of Polo, admissions coordinator for Passages Hospice, sculpts a sand beach scene at the Franklin Grove Nursing Center.

Savanna Rotary Club recently heard a presentation from Linda Giesen who is a practicing attorney in Dixon, a member of the Dixon Rotary Club, and Assistant Governor of District 6420.

DIXON – Bridge replacement is scheduled to start Monday near Polo, while paving work will start Wednesday on a section of Prophet Road in Whiteside County.

POLO – The Tri-County Gun Club's annual open house runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 3441 S. Brookville Road.