The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon School District have identified the identification of the person discovered dead in the 4,000 block of East Illinois Route 64.
The name is Jill Bier. Bier worked at the Oregon Elementary School. The School Superintendent, PJ Copesay, stated that they have been working closely with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department since Friday and have obtained confirmation that we may share this information with the staff and families.
Copesay stated, “We understand that this loss will affect many of our students, and we are committed to providing support for them at school tomorrow. Counselors and staff will be ready to assist children with their emotions, whether they require a quiet room, someone to chat to, or simply extra comfort throughout the day.”
The Sheriff stated that, while the investigation is ongoing, search warrants, interviews, and an autopsy have been conducted since the initial report, leading them to conclude that there is no danger to the public.
No other information will be published at this time until toxicology and further investigation of the evidence are being conducted.
The Illinois State Police Crime Scene, the Office of the Illinois Fire Marshal, the Ogle County Coroner’s Office, and the Peoria County Medical Examiner all aided the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.
