Ogle County

If you live in Ogle County, be on the lookout for animals that are acting strange. They could be infected with rabies.

Despite the seasons of change, there is still the threat of West Nile Virus. Now, there are confirmed cases in the Rockford area.

History is being made, and not in a good way in the United States. The Zika virus has made its way to the U.S. and the feds are warning travel to Miami. Now, the Ogle County Health Department is taking action.

Many residents in Northern Illinois are concerned over the proposed Great Lakes Basin Rail Road that will be cutting through their counties. You will have one more chance to voice your concerns in a public meeting tonight in Rochelle.

Whitney Fritz of Byron, IL is a true survivor story. Doctors once said she wouldn't live past 6 years old, but 14 years and 40 surgeries later, Whitney is now almost 20 years old and constantly inspiring everyone she meets with her true warrior spirit.

With the arrival of a new year, comes maintenance, setting up, double-checking, and more. Coming up on Tuesday, January 5, at 10:00 a.m. the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will conduct the normally scheduled test of the outdoor siren system. But there is a difference this time.

If you live in Ogle County and are interesting in becoming a volunteer during times of emergency  then you don't want to miss the informational meeting this week.

If you or someone you know smokes e-cigarettes take note. Ogle County is banning the public smoking of them next week.

If April 9th's EF-4 tornado taught us one thing it is volunteerism. That's why Ogle County is encouraging more people to become volunteers, especially for times just like that.