Ogle County is located in northwest Illinois and is part of the Rockford metropolitan area. It is part of the Rock River Valley region and borders the counties of Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, DeKalb, and Lee. Its county seat is Oregon.

Ogle County was established on January 16, 1836 and was formed out of Jo Daviess and LaSalle Counties.

Ogle County is governed by a board of 17 elected county board members. The board is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws for the county. The county board is led by a chairman, who is elected by the board members.

The County has several departments which provide services including a Department of Health, Planning and Development, Agriculture, Public Works and Social Services, to name a few.

The county also has several special districts which provide services such as fire protection, ambulance services and public transportation.

The economy of Ogle County is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies. Agriculture is also a major industry, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the primary crops. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the county being home to several state parks and recreational areas.

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