Ogle County
Recent News About Ogle County
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FOIA request sent to Ogle County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Ogle County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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FOIA request sent to Ogle County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Ogle County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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Ogle County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.7% of income in Ogle County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Ogle County ranks 25th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 19.7% of income in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.7% of income in Ogle County—ranking it 25th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Ogle County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Ogle County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Ogle County Republicans chairman: 'Even Democrats are no longer buying the divisive and hateful rhetoric'
Mike Koolidge, chairman of the Ogle County Republicans, said that Mayor Brandon Johnson is now under scrutiny for allegedly promoting race-based hiring practices.
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How Ogle County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Ogle County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.9%.
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Chairman of Ogle County Republicans: Pritzker is 'going out of his mind'
Mike Koolidge, chairman of the Ogle County Republicans, said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is a “self-serving politician” whose pursuit of national power is disconnected from the state’s needs and the broader direction of the country, making the comments to NW Illinois News.
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Ogle County ranks 87th in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Ogle County received an average of $10,783 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Illinois.
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Ogle County Republicans chairman on Homeschool Act: 'Illinois parents must use their voices before it’s too late'
Mike Koolidge, chairman of the Ogle County Republicans, has expressed concern over the advancement of the Homeschool Act to the Illinois House floor.
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Ogle County County Facilities, County Security and Information Technology met June 14
Ogle County County Facilities, County Security and Information Technology met Tuesday, June 14.
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Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee Met Aug. 10
Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee Met Tuesday, Aug. 10.
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Ogle County Facilities – County Security and IT Committee Met July 13
Ogle County Facilities - County Security and IT Committee Met Tuesday, July 13.
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Census Bureau reports Ogle County population was 51,025 in 2019
Ogle County had a population of 51,025 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Census Bureau reports Ogle County population was 50,793 in 2020
Ogle County had a population of 50,793 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Ogle County Facilities Committee Met November 10
Ogle County Facilities Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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Ogle County Facilities Committee Met Nov. 10
Ogle County Facilities Committee Met Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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Ogle County IT Committee Met Nov. 10
Ogle County IT Committee Met Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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Ogle County IT Committee Met October 13
Ogle County IT Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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Ogle County State’s Attorney – Court Services – Focus House Committee met November 10
Ogle County State’s Attorney – Court Services – Focus House Committee Met Tuesday, Nov. 10.