Photos: Ottawa girls basketball wins the Class 3A Regional title over Sterling

Ottawa defeated Sterling 33-27 to win the Class 3A Regional title on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at La Salle-Peru Township High School. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.
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Four Sauk Valley Area Wrestlers Advance to IHSA Semifinals, Dixon Girls Basketball Loses Regional Final Game (Recap/Scores)

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U.S. Congressman LaHood visited Focus House, other Ogle County communities Wednesday

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Focus House north of Rochelle on Wednesday to tour the facility and meet with the organization’s leadership regarding its programming and desire for a new residence hall.
Lee County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026

Here’s a list of Lee County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.
Lee County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026
U.S. Congressman LaHood visited Focus House, other Ogle County communities Wednesday