RTHS 2023 Homecoming court nominees named
Rochelle Township High School recently named its 2023 Homecoming court nominees ahead of Homecoming week. The coronation ceremony will take place the night of Thursday, Sept. 28.
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Kenny’s Place presents $10,000 check to bingo winner
On Sept. 20, Kenny’s Place and Atomic Bingo presented a $10,000 check to Shauna Childers after she hit the jackpot on Sept. 13 in bingo at Kenny’s place.
Updated: 4 days ago
Hills win Cederholm Memorial Citizen Award
During the Creston Booster Days festivities, the Cederholm Memorial Citizen Award was presented to Mark and Dee Hill.
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County board: Ogle County no longer liable for $17.3 million after Constellation agreement
At the monthly meeting Tuesday of the Ogle County Board, Chairman John Finfrock said the county received official notification Tuesday from the Property Tax Appeal Board that it is no longer liable for $17.3 million worth of taxes following an agreement with Exelon/Constellation and the Byron Nuclear Plant regarding real property tax assessment that it approved unanimously in June.
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City looking at $2.5 million bond issuance for improvements to downtown area
At its meeting on Sept. 11, the Rochelle City Council discussed the option of issuing alternate revenue bonds not to exceed $2.5 million for the purpose of paying the cost of improvements to the city's downtown tax-increment financing (TIF) district and resolved to move forward and look into the issue further.
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New Memorial Park playground to open to public in coming weeks with inclusive play piece
The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District’s new playground at Memorial Park is expected to be completed and open to the public in the coming weeks, Park District Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger said Sept. 18. The project will feature the park district’s first inclusive play piece to welcome all children and adults to a play experience where everyone can interact.
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City presents facade grant check to Cypress House
On Monday, the City of Rochelle presented a check for $1,909.55 to Cypress House Owner Krista Stewart as part of its facade grant program.
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Area fire departments responded to fire at Erie Foods on Thursday evening
Erie Foods in Rochelle was the site of a fire early Thursday evening, Rochelle Fire Department Lt. Zach Prewett said.
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RTHS Board: 2023-2024 budget approved
At its monthly meeting Monday, the Rochelle Township High School Board of Education held a public hearing for and unanimously approved its 2023-2024 budget.
Updated: 1 week ago
Roberts competes in 129th Big Rock Plowing Match
Rochelle’s Chuck Roberts participated in the 129th Big Rock Plowing Match last weekend.
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Roberts wins Sept. 15 Chamber Lawn of the Week
The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce recently presented its Lawn of the Week award for the week of Sept. 15 to Jack Roberts. He received a sign and a $25 Rochelle ACE Hardware gift card.
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Park district board: Grant application submitted for potential Helms Park changes
At its monthly meeting Monday, the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners heard Executive Director Jackee Ohlinger's monthly updates on a number of different issues in the district.
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Two students located safe shortly after being reported missing from Lincoln School Friday
Two kindergarten students at Lincoln Elementary School were found safe and released to the care of their parents shortly after being missing Friday afternoon upon not returning to their assigned classrooms after lunch recess, a Rochelle Elementary School District 231 release to parents said Friday.
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Ribbon cutting held for Barrio Agave Friday, restaurant now open
On Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Barrio Agave, a new Mexican restaurant at 1310 N. 7th St. The restaurant officially opened Friday and is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
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Hunley, Brizuela earn honors for RMS Speech Team
Last year, the Rochelle Middle School seventh grade speech team achieved first place in each of the categories in which they competed.
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Hintzsches, Jeff Perry Autos donate to RACF
Jeff Perry Autos and Lauren and John Hintzsche recently came together and made a total donation of $300 to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation.
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New Memorial Park playground to be installed this month
Located at Memorial Park will be the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District’s first inclusive play piece to welcome all children and adults to a play experience where everyone can interact. Inclusive play equipment enables children of all abilities to participate, no matter physical, cognitive, social, or emotional development, ensuring play options and engagement within all activities.
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Hillcrest board: Water tower work nearing completion
At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Hillcrest Village Board of Trustees discussed ongoing water tower repair work and Water Trustee Dan Potter said the work is nearing completion.
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Elementary board: District resolves to pursue $14-16 million in Tilton School work
At its monthly meeting Monday, the Rochelle Elementary School District Board of Education resolved to pursue $14-16 million worth of needed renovations at Tilton Elementary School.
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Rochelle’s Downtown Historic District available to business owners, developers
Back in 2018, the City of Rochelle’s National Register nomination for Rochelle’s Downtown Historic District was approved by the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council. Currently, the city is trying to raise awareness of the downtown historic district designation and available tax credits for current business owners and potential future developers, City Community Development Director Michelle Pease said.
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No injuries after Thursday afternoon car fire at Casey’s in Hillcrest
There were no injuries after a car fire on Thursday afternoon at the Casey’s General Store in Hillcrest, Rochelle Fire Department Chief Dave Sawlsville said.
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RMU Customer Service office closed Sept. 14-15
The Rochelle Municipal Utilities Customer Service office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, Sept. 14-15 while staff re-locates to City Hall temporarily.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Bakers win Sept. 8 Chamber Lawn of the Week
The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce recently presented its Lawn of the Week award for the week of Sept. 8 to Michael and Marie Baker. The couple received a sign and a $25 Rochelle ACE Hardware gift card.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Next Small Business Bingo fundraiser event is Sept. 18 in Rochelle
On Sept. 18, a Small Business Bingo fundraiser event will be held at Salt 251 in Rochelle to benefit HOPE of Ogle County.
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Minor injuries to residents after Saturday morning fire on South 9th Street
Residents suffered minor injuries due to a fire at a home on South 9th Street on Saturday morning, Rochelle Fire Department Chief Dave Sawlsville said.
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RCH Foundation golf outing braves the rain in 23rd year
On Monday, the 23rd Annual Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation Golf Outing was held at Fairways Golf Course in Rochelle. 92 golfers braved rainy conditions in support of the hospital’s foundation, RCH Marketing, Foundation & Organizational Development Manager Michelle LaPage said.
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City council: Issuance of bonds for downtown TIF improvements discussed
At its meeting Monday, the Rochelle City Council discussed the option of issuing alternate revenue bonds not to exceed $2.5 million for the purpose of paying the cost of improvements to the city's downtown tax-increment financing (TIF) district and resolved to move forward and look into the issue further.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Stillman Bank donates $15,000 with latest ‘Purchase with a Purpose’ campaign
Stillman Bank recently ended its “Purchase with a Purpose” debit card campaign in which a $1 donation was made to local charities with every Stillman Bank debit card transaction up to $15,000!
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Kishwaukee College Foundation announces local fall 2023 scholarship recipients
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the fall 2023 semester. The foundation awarded 207 scholarship awards totaling $167,133.
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Do Art Productions seeing growth with art workshops after getting its start in Rochelle
After getting into the swing of holding comic book workshops in and around the area early this year, Do Art Productions has seen growth in recent months.
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Creston board: New library plans being scaled back due to unexpected funding gap
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Creston Village Board of Trustees heard an update from Creston-Dement Public Library Board President Doug Kroupa on the status of the planned new library in the village.
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City presents facade grant check to The Blackstone Bar & Grill
On Thursday, the City of Rochelle presented a check for $5,000 to The Blackstone Bar & Grill owners Shane Erdman and Jim Withers as part of its facade grant program.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Memorial Day 2023 celebrated in Rochelle on Monday
Memorial Day was celebrated on Monday in Rochelle with a parade and ceremony at the Veterans War Memorial at Lawnridge Cemetery that featured speeches by Mayor John Bearrows and representatives of VFW Post 3878 and American Legion Post 403.
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