Ogle County Newspapers

Founded: 1851

Circulation:
Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal
7,200

Philosophy:
Our four weekly community newspapers strive to provide Ogle County residents with timely, accurate news about events that impact their lives.

Special Features:
“Ranger Spring Tourism Guide,” “Autumn on Parade” tabloid

THE COMMUNITY

Location:
Oregon, Illinois, the home office for Ogle County Newspapers, is located 35 miles southwest of Rockford and 90 miles west of Chicago.

Market:
Ogle County is considered part of the Rockford Metropolitan Service Area.

Things To Do:
Area points of interest include four state parks, 10 city parks, a historic downtown shopping district, art galleries, and three working foundries. Oregon is home to several Lorado Taft sculptures including the Black Hawk Statue, standing 125’ above the scenic Rock River. Dedicated in 1911, this statue is said to be the second largest concrete monolithic statue in the world.

Population:
51,785

Median Home Price:
$108,633