I am one of those people who save receipts from local shops to earn a credit on their local utility bill and  I am not alone.

As of last week, the city has granted 700 requests, amounting to $42,000 in rebates. Those 700 rebates represent $210,000 in purchases at local businesses.

I think it’s a great program that benefits shoppers as well as businesses. Dozens of businesses qualify residents for the rebate program. A list can be found at the City of Rochelle website and I imagine there is a list available at city hall if you don’t have computer access.

The program was extended through 2021. As of now, there is no limit on the number of credits you can get. I have received several, and have marked on the form to donate my credit to an organization or person who could benefit from it.

I think Rochelle City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh came up with a great idea to help local businesses and people in a time of difficulty.

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I read a story recently about a 14-year-old boy in the suburbs of Chicago who has helped more than 100 seniors sign up to receive Covid shots.  Silver Chord hours, perhaps?

I am no spring chicken and technology is not my strongest area. If you have problems with the technology ask a youngster. Or, you can contact city hall, the library or Hub City Senior Center and they will help sign you up.

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When the wifey and I first moved to Rochelle, one of the things we loved was the dual mailboxes in the post office.  One box was for in town mail, the other was for out of town.

I could mail something Monday afternoon and the person would usually get it the next day. 

Now when I mail something to someone in Rochelle, the letter goes to Carol Stream for processing and then is sent back to Rochelle. What used to take one day now takes four if you are lucky.

I am sure there was a financial reason, I just don’t like it.

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You’ve got to love Illinois politics.  

Mike Madigan resigns, he basically gets to appoint his successor, who is on the job three days and then he resigns.

The kicker is, he is entitled to a prorated monthly salary of a little over $5,700.

Democratic Comptroller Susan Mendoza is pushing for the law that allows this to be changed to reflect actual time served in office.

I’d love to serve three days and get $5,000. Who wouldn’t?

Terry Dickow can be contacted at terrydickow@gmail.com.