Theresa Crystal of Rochelle served in the United States Army from 1978-1982.
On Saturday, the Cinco de Mayo Rochelle festival was held in the downtown area. The event, presented by Rochelle's Hispanic Community Association, was free to enter and featured live music, dancing, children's activities, Ballet Folklorico, a petting zoo, craft vendors, food vendors, DJ Sanchez Mix and a Quince Pageant.
Local taxing bodies have had recent conversations about a potential incentive program to help with a shortage of homes in the area, Rochelle Mayor John Bearrows said April 17.
The Rochelle Municipal Utilities electric department was recently recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023.
At the end of the school year, Rochelle Township High School School Psychologist Chris Roberts will retire after serving at the school since 2007.
The Lee-Ogle Transportation is currently conducting a study on the feasibility of a potential scheduled bus route in the City of Rochelle and has been holding public meetings and gathering survey feedback on the topic. City of Rochelle Mayor John Bearrows and City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh spoke with the News-Leader on April 17 and said they hope to see the fixed bus route come to fruition in Rochelle.
The grants were awarded at RACF’s Granting Futures event, hosted April 24 at Luna.