ROCHELLE – Due to the current sidewalk construction in downtown Rochelle, the Hub City Senior Center will be closed from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20.
For approximately the last two months the city has been replacing sidewalks and gutters and installing new streetlights throughout the downtown area. During the entire process, they have been considerate of working with surrounding businesses, including the senior center, to avoid closures.
“City engineer Sam Tesreau has been very accommodating and easy to work with, they have been very careful about timing the days they work around the days we have events,” said Connie Dougherty, executive director of the senior center.

Work on the sidewalk surrounding the senior center is about to begin next Monday, giving center officials no choice but to close during the construction. Once the work is completed, the new sidewalk will make it easier for people to come and go.
“Not only will it be more aesthetically pleasing, but the entrance will also be more handicap accessible with new crosswalks and ramps,” explained Dougherty.
As long as there are no unexpected delays or bad weather, the city plans to have the construction near the senior center finished within one week so the center can re-open Oct. 21.
If any changes in the re-opening date occur, the senior center will put the information on their answering machine as well as announce it through WRHL and the Rochelle News-Leader.
During the time that they will be closed, anyone in need of transportation can call the Lee-Ogle Transportation System at 815-288-2117.