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Rochelle VFW Post donates $67,092 in Queen of Hearts proceeds to 14 nonprofits

The Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post #3878 in Rochelle is currently in the process of donating its $67,092 portion of its recent Queen of Hearts drawing jackpot to 14 nonprofit organizations, Post Commander Joe Drought said. 
The Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post #3878 in Rochelle is currently in the process of donating its $67,092 portion of its recent Queen of Hearts drawing jackpot to 14 nonprofit organizations, Post Commander Joe Drought said. 
Community
Rochelle Community Hospital wants its patients, specifically those that utilize its RCHMyChart online healthcare portal, to know that a text message sent by OSF HealthCare/Pointcore Partners regarding portal text message alerts is valid, and it is not a scam. Although the text may look misleading due to the text claiming it is from OSF and Pointcore, that is the system that RCH’s patient portal is actually hosted through.
RCH validates OSF HealthCare/Pointcore partner text message
Rochelle Community Hospital wants its patients, specifically those that utilize its RCHMyChart online healthcare portal, to know that a text message sent by OSF HealthCare/Pointcore Partners regarding portal text message alerts is valid, and it is not a scam. Although the text may look misleading due to the text claiming it is from OSF and Pointcore, that is the system that RCH’s patient portal is actually hosted through.
At the March 12 Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted to eliminate approximately $375,000 in student course fees. This decision follows the elimination of nearly $1 million in other student fees — student activity, technology, registration and lab/studio fees — approved by the board in October 2023.
Kish Board eliminates student fees to promote transparency in college costs
At the March 12 Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted to eliminate approximately $375,000 in student course fees. This decision follows the elimination of nearly $1 million in other student fees — student activity, technology, registration and lab/studio fees — approved by the board in October 2023.
Pictured left to right: Chuck Watkins (Rotary treasurer), Dr. Chris Lewis (principal), Jeni Hardin (Focus House), Michelle Pease (City of Rochelle and Rotary president), Julia Livingston, Sarah Flanagan (Rochelle Library and Rotary secretary), Emily Anaya (Rochelle Area Community Foundation), Staci Harvey (RTHS career counselor) and Lance Charnock (AFS Group).
Livingston named Rochelle Rotary Student of the Month
The Rochelle Rotary Club recently presented its first-ever Rochelle Rotary Service Above Self: Student of the Month award to Julia Livingston of Rochelle Township High School.
Senior Alivia Henkel received All-Conference First Team honors from the Interstate 8 this season.

Girls Basketball: Henkel receives Interstate 8 First Team honors

Entering her senior season, standout guard Alivia Henkel was tasked with taking on a leadership role for the Rochelle Lady Hub varsity basketball team, which also saw a change at the head coaching position for the second time over the last three seasons.

Sports
Senior Luis Hernandez leads a pack of runners in the 3200-meter run.
Boys Track: Hubs take second at Gary Egler Invitational
The Rochelle Hub track and field team continued a strong start to the indoor season at the Gary Egler Invitational on Wednesday evening.
The Rochelle Hub track and field team won the Byron Indoor Preview on Saturday, scoring 133 points.
Track & Field: Rochelle teams battle at Byron Indoor Preview
The Rochelle Hub and Lady Hub track and field teams competed at the Byron Indoor Preview on Saturday.
Sophomore Rose Luxton carries the baton during the 3200-meter relay event.
Girls Track: Lady Hubs take second at Sycamore Invitational
The Rochelle Lady Hub track and field team opened the indoor portion of the 2024 season at the Sycamore Invitational on Tuesday evening.
Opinion
Reed Harris

Consider this: Entitlements

So many people are fed up with our government entitlements.  At least that is what most say to me when we discuss various policies of the federal government. 

Now, it’s the Senate’s turn

In Illinois, working families and job creators make up the backbone of our communities — people who work hard and play by the rules.
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Obituaries
Obituaries
Marilyn Ann Bonneau
Marilyn Ann Bonneau
Marilyn Ann Bonneau, 96, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle, Illinois. 
Virgilia De La Torre De Cabrera Perez
Virgilia De La Torre De Cabrera Perez
Virgilia De La Torre De Cabrera Perez, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Sonja Gunhild Alvina Johnson Twombly
Sonja Gunhild Alvina Johnson Twombly passed away February 19, 2024. 
Kathryn B. Rankin
Kathryn B. Rankin
Kathryn B. Rankin, 93,of Lititz, PA and formerly of Frederick MD and Pequannock Twp, NJ, passed away on March 6, 2024.
Brian Jude Jaeger
Brian Jude Jaeger
Brian Jude Jaeger, 68, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois.
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