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Bomb threats investigated Thursday afternoon

Rochelle Hospital one of three locations in Ogle County reporting incidents

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Kitchen Table receives donation from Johnson Tractor

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Recycle holiday lights this year

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Horse barn committee eyes new fundraisers for 2019

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David Stone

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A rare sight to see

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Deadline approaching for petition filing

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Township donates to homeless shelter

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Six new cases of Hepatitis A within past week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting six new cases of hepatitis A within the past week among individuals at high risk for infection.
Speakers take third at speech meet
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On Dec. 8 the Rochelle Township High School speech team hosted its 23-team RTHS Invitational and finished third.
Illinois among states pushing for robocall crackdown
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Illinois is one of nearly 40 states across the country looking to get tougher on people who call you with something to sell.
NIU Board of Trustees vote to hold the line on tuition for 2019-20
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The Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees voted Thursday to lower fees and hold the line on tuition for the 2019-20 academic year.

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Silgan workers hit picket line

With picket signs in hand, striking workers at Silgan Containers gathered along Eighth Avenue near the entrance to the Rochelle facility on 15th Street early Monday.

by Lori Hammelman

Updated: 2 days ago

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Travel conditions icy this morning

Overnight snowfall left the roadways a bit slick Monday morning and several vehicles ended up in the ditches along IL Route 38.

Updated: 1 week ago

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Chadwick shares tales from time in service

Veteran Bob Chadwick captivated his audience of marching band students at Rochelle Township High School last month.

by Lori Hammelman

Updated: 1 week ago

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Local Sports

Spotlight: Meadows named Illinois State Girls Basketball Coach of the Year

Former Rochelle student-athlete and Athletic Hall of Famer Sarah Meadows began coaching basketball at Geneva High School nearly two decades ago. Since taking over the varsity program from Gina Nolan in 2011, Meadows has helped the Vikings become arguably the most successful team in Illinois.

by Russell Hodges

Updated: 1 week ago

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New location for popular ‘From the Heart’ gala

The Rochelle Rotary Club is preparing for its largest annual fundraiser, but this time it will be at a different location than in previous years.

by Lori Hammelman

Updated: 4 days ago

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Kitchen Table receives donation from Johnson Tractor

The Kitchen Table, Incorporated, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community cafe. The concept of such cafes holds those who have much, help pay forward for those who have less so that all may be fed nutritious meals in a family friendly environment.

Updated: 5 hours ago

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McDermitts to celebrate 65th anniversary

Hugh and Ann McDermitt will celebrate 65 years of marriage on Dec. 20.

Updated: 5 hours ago

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Christmas in the ‘Hub City’

Everyone is sick of politics right now, so when someone brings it up at the next Christmas party you go to, change the subject. How about bringing up that fact that out of the 1,132 municipalities in the Land O’ Lincoln, Rochelle is in the top 10 of something, and it’s something good.

Updated: 5 hours ago

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Final Leaf vacuuming set for Monday

Due to warmer temperatures and melting snow, the Street Department will provide one final leaf collection run through town. All leaves must be placed in the parkway up to the edge of the curb by 7 a.m. Monday morning, Dec. 17.

Updated: 23 hours ago

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Spreading the joy of reading

Two local organizations are helping to spread the joy of books to guests at the Rochelle Rescue Mission for years to come.

by Lori Hammelman

Updated: 23 hours ago

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Recycle holiday lights this year

It’s that time of year again when we start to decorate for the holiday season. When you come across holiday light strands that refuse to work, have those light strands recycled instead of landfilling them.
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Horse barn committee eyes new fundraisers for 2019

The Ogle County Horse Barn Committee is planning the 2019 events for fundraising efforts to build a horse barn on the Ogle County Fairgrounds.
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Enroll in music lessons and more at the NIU Community School of the Arts

Spring registration is open now at the NIU Community School of the Arts. The school offers music lessons, classes, and year-round programming for children and adults of all ages.
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Local Sports
Wrestling: Hubs hang tough against Geneseo

The Rochelle varsity wrestling team hung tough with arguably the top team in the Northern Illinois Big 12 West this season when the Hubs traveled to face Geneseo on Thursday.
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Girls Basketball: Lady Hubs fall against Yorkville

The Rochelle varsity girls basketball team fell against Yorkville on the road Thursday evening by a score of 65-29 to drop to 4-10 overall and lose for the fourth consecutive game.
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Girls Bowling: Rochelle takes 10th at Cavalier Classic

The Rochelle varsity girls bowling team finished 10th out of 10 schools during the 2018 Cavalier Classic this past Saturday. The Lady Hubs totaled 2,740 pins over six games, with freshman Alyssa Mickley recording 944 with a high game of 189.
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Wrestling: Rochelle sweeps Oregon-Plano triangular

The Rochelle varsity wrestling team earned its first triangular sweep of the season on Tuesday, when the Hubs grappled against Oregon and Plano. Rochelle defeated Oregon 52-30 before topping Plano 58-18 to improve to 5-7 overall this season.
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Girls Bowling: Lady Hubs swept at Sycamore

The Rochelle varsity girls bowling team resumed conference play against Sycamore on Tuesday, with the Lady Hubs falling 3,396-2,255 to drop to 0-4 overall. Senior Autumn Headon led the girls with a team-high series score of 471.
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