At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Rochelle Elementary School District Board of Education unanimously approved personnel measures including its yearly renewals of staff members.
At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Hillcrest Village Board of Trustees discussed the idea of dedicated patrols in Hillcrest by the Ogle County Sheriff's Office with Sheriff Brian VanVickle.
In a press release March 12, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) announced it has publicly censured City of Rochelle Director of Community Engagement and Assistant to the City Manager Jennifer Thompson for an “ethics violation” stemming from her successful run for a Rochelle Elementary School District Board of Education seat in the past election cycle.
At its Jan. 22 meeting, the Rochelle City Council approved its first large expenditures for its new Rochelle Municipal Utilities electrical substation project on the west side of town on Illinois Route 38.
At its meeting Monday, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved two changes to its Rochelle Municipal Utilities billing policies.
On Thursday, the Rochelle Township High School Career Fair and Public Hiring Expo was held at RTHS. The event featured 35 local employers including industry, commercial, retail, banks and credit unions, healthcare, daycare, service organizations, national brands, and small businesses.
Jeni Hardin of Creston served in the United States Army from 1999-2001. Her service included being stationed in Germany and Kosovo.
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Creston Village Board of Trustees heard an introduction from the new owner of the Creston Commons subdivision, Tim Hayden of Hayden Real Estate.
March is National Nutrition Month, and Rochelle Community Hospital will be working to raise awareness of eating right and its health benefits.
On Feb. 28, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office announced the official implementation of its Handle with Care program in cooperation with nearly all of the school districts in Ogle County to protect children.
At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Teska Associates Inc. for $20,000 to conduct a study on potential development tools for the Caron Ridge Shopping Center, the former site of Sullivan's that has been vacant for six years.
On Friday, March 1, the Rochelle VFW Post 3878 presented a $201,276 check to the winner of its Queen of Hearts contest, Steven Bialas. The contest ran the full 54 weeks and reached a $335,460 total final jackpot.
At its meeting Feb. 12, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved items to allow phase two of upgrades to the Rochelle Municipal Utilities wastewater treatment plant to move forward.
Internationally-known standup comic Andy Beningo will perform at the Lincoln Arts Center at 108 S. Main St. in Rochelle on Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
At its meeting Monday, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing water reclamation rates for Rochelle Municipal Utilities that will take effect Aug. 1.
The Rochelle Fire Department saw another record in total emergency call numbers in 2023. Firefighter/paramedics responded to 2,674 EMS calls and 455 fire calls for a total of 3,129.
On Monday, Jason Harper, superintendent of both Rochelle school districts, made an informational presentation to the community on the county school facilities sales tax referendum item that will be appearing on the March 19 election ballot.
After being born and raised in Rochelle, Carl Hansen made the decision to enlist into the United States Army in 1949.
Foundation for Focus House has opened the application for its 2024 scholarships, Executive Director Jeni Hardin said.
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Ogle County Board unanimously approved a resolution of support for an amendment to the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone that would see it grow in size.
At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Rochelle School District 212 Board of Education received an update from Principal Chris Lewis about upcoming events at the high school as well as recent awards presented to Rochelle Township High School staff members.
On Jan. 29, Carol Weidmann of Rochelle passed away at age 77. She leaves behind a legacy of education and theater work in the local community.
At its monthly meeting Monday, the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a bid from Martin & Company Excavating for the removal of the competition track at Helms Field for $137,031.
The Rochelle Public School Districts recently announced that four of their teachers have been recognized as part of the “Those Who Excel” teacher recognition program through the Illinois State Board of Education.
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Rochelle Elementary School District Board of Education unanimously approved a $437,000 paving bid for Tilton Elementary School.