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New Creston library plans downsized following unexpected funding gap

The Creston-Dement Public Library District is currently finalizing its redesigned plans for a new library in the village following an unexpected $800,000 funding gap due to not receiving state grant funds, Board President Doug Kroupa said Sept. 19.

City council: Proposal for RMU building improvements approved

At its meeting Monday evening, the Rochelle City Council unanimously accepted a $1.092 million proposal from Larson and Larson Builders, Inc. for improvements to the Rochelle Municipal Utilities building located at 1030 S. 7th St. The city purchased the building, which formerly housed Johnson Tractor, in recent years and has spent the time since fitting it to its use.

RACF announces new Kay and Jim Beardin Community Endowment Fund

Best of Ogle County 2023 sees 29,928 votes cast

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No injuries after Thursday afternoon car fire at Casey’s in Hillcrest

Updated: September 14, 2023

Area fire departments responded to fire at Erie Foods on Thursday evening

Updated: September 21, 2023

Hintzsches, Jeff Perry Autos donate to RACF

Updated: September 15, 2023

Two students located safe shortly after being reported missing from Lincoln School Friday

Updated: September 15, 2023

Football: Hubs dominate all three phases against Harvard

Updated: September 15, 2023

Ribbon cutting held for Barrio Agave Friday, restaurant now open

Updated: September 15, 2023

RTHS 2023 Homecoming court nominees named

Updated: September 22, 2023

Football: Hubs hang tough in loss to state-ranked Sycamore

Updated: September 22, 2023

Local Community

New Memorial Park playground to open to public in coming weeks with inclusive play piece

Updated: September 22, 2023

By: Jeff Helfrich

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Local Sports

Girls Tennis: Rochelle places second in Lady Hub Invitational

Updated: September 25, 2023

By: Russell Hodges

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Police Reports

Rochelle Police Report: Sept. 8-11, 2023

Updated: September 12, 2023

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Local Community

RTHS 2023 Homecoming court nominees named

Updated: September 22, 2023

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Local Sports

Golf: Metzger wins Interstate 8 Conference tournament

Updated: September 26, 2023

By: Russell Hodges

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Police Reports

Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 22-23, 2023

Updated: September 26, 2023

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Local Sports

Golf: Metzger wins Interstate 8 Conference tournament

Updated: September 26, 2023

By: Russell Hodges

Football: Freshman Hubs outlast Sycamore for overtime win

Updated: September 26, 2023

Boys Soccer: Short-handed Hubs drop rematch against Ottawa

Updated: September 25, 2023

Boys Soccer: Hubs fall to Morris after PK shootout

Updated: September 25, 2023
Local Community

RTHS 2023 Homecoming court nominees named

Updated: September 22, 2023

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Kenny’s Place presents $10,000 check to bingo winner

Updated: September 22, 2023

Hills win Cederholm Memorial Citizen Award

Updated: September 22, 2023

County board: Ogle County no longer liable for $17.3 million after Constellation agreement

Updated: September 22, 2023
Police Reports

Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 22-23, 2023

Updated: September 26, 2023

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Rochelle Police Report: Sept. 22-25, 2023

Updated: September 26, 2023

Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 14-19, 2023

Updated: September 22, 2023

Rochelle Police Report: Sept. 21, 2023

Updated: September 22, 2023
Opinion

Illinois: Don’t swap money bail for digital jails

Updated: September 26, 2023

By: Alicia Virani and Kate Weisburd

Remembering Bill Black

Updated: September 26, 2023

Looking at land prices

Updated: September 22, 2023

Fall programming at the library

Updated: September 22, 2023

RTHS graduation ceremony honors class of 2023

Rochelle Township High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 on Saturday morning on the football field. The event included a performance by the RTHS choir and speeches by Principal Chris Lewis and students Miraya Montes and Paul Swartz.

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