March 6, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

10 things you don’t know about me… Kelly Cooper

Ogden Village Trustee Kelly Cooper was elected in 2017. Since then she has worked diligently to make sure Ogden has a yearly festival. This year the Ogden Street Fest will take place on Aug. 24. Here are 10 facts about Kelly.

This post is sponsored by the St. Joseph Dairy Queen.

I have two dogs (Smokey & Bandit) that keep me very occupied. Smokey if an English Mastiff that is mellow. Bandit is a full blooded Bloodhound that is very active and curious of things.


I was elected as a Village of Ogden Trustee in 2017.


When I was elected I made a promise to bring activity back to the community. I am the head of the Ogden Street Fest which takes place on August 24 this year. Last year we had a decent turn out and a great feedback.


I am terrified of the reptile family, yet I loved my Bearded Dragon Lizard that I had for 13 years.


My favorite past time things to do are spend time with the puppies, read, cook and bake.


I like to take a cake recipe and see how I can turn it into a cookie or a cupcake with accompanying frosting.


I was born and raised in Champaign County and the furthest I have traveled was to Maine.


In the spring I like to plant a garden to have fresh tomatoes and other vegetables either to can or just eat.


I work a part-time cooking / bartending job at Freeman’s in Royal for the past 13 years.


I like going to car shows and seeing all the old collector cars and meeting people.


I am a very crafty person who likes to look at ideas and then come home and recreate them.


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