Oregon
Affordable housing a concern City of Oregon plans to address in updated plan
OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) – The City of Oregon charts a course for the future armed with advice and suggestions from local businesses, elected leaders and residents.
The last time Oregon completed a comprehensive plan was eight years ago. It focused on redevelopment along the Rock River, including new businesses and recreational paths.
Born in Oregon, Nicole Wesselman left the area when she was 16 but she moved back four years ago.
“Having lived with kids in bigger cities and kind of the complicated life of living in a bigger city, it’s nice to kind of step back and have a smaller community. It’s a lot safer. I feel like for kids and is community oriented.”
She’s also a landlord and says affordable housing is a concern for some tenants, citing the pandemic as one factor.
“People are left kind of wondering, do I put food on the table, or do I pay my rent or pay my utilities and it’s really unfortunate that it’s pushed people to that point.”
Just last month, residents echoed those concerns to Oregon City Manager Darin Dehaan during a public input session.
“All those great quality things in a community are there we just need to get the builders and then people interested in it and building again,”
That’s where an updated comprehensive plan, created in cooperation with Northern Illinois University, comes into play. They’ll target nine main areas, including economic development and connectivity.
“We’re heading in the right direction. We’re looking at walkability studies connecting communities to resources in the downtown and continued development of our recreation paths,” says DeHaan.
“This is a wonderful city and we’re happy to see it thriving. We hope that more people come out and enjoy what Oregon has to offer,” says Wesselman.
DeHaan says the next step is to bring this plan to the city’s planning committee board meeting on Feb. 20.
Wesselman says she also wants to see more diversity among local businesses as sometimes people might drive to Rockford to find what they want like health food markets.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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