The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce recently presented its Lawn of the Week award for the week of May 23 to Dave Holden. He received a sign and a $25 Rochelle ACE Hardware gift card, presented by Rochelle Ace Hardware Manager Jesse Lopez.
The Rochelle Area Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the John Bearrows Family Endowment in Memory of Denise Halsey Moore, a new donor-advised fund established by Dina and John Bearrows and their family. This meaningful fund pays tribute to a remarkable woman whose life was defined by compassion, purpose, and an unwavering dedication to children and education.
St. Paul Lutheran School recently named its fourth quarter honor roll students and its Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the St. Paul Class of 2025.
Rochelle Municipal Utilities was recently recognized by the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) for earning a first-place rating in its division in the 2024 American Public Power Association’s (APPA) “Safety Awards of Excellence” competition.
Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post #3878 recently released information on the donations it made with the proceeds from a recent Queen of Hearts contest that saw a record jackpot.
On May 8, the Rochelle Township High School Art Department held its RTHS Art Awards night and recognized students for their receipt of school ribbons and accomplishments in the Congressional Art Competition, Kishwaukee College High School Art Invitational, and receipt of Kiwanis Golden K art scholarships.
Roberts Armory World War II Museum will be open to the public on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 from 1-4 p.m.
Rochelle Community Consolidated School District #231 is excited to announce that Ben Schwartz has been hired as the new principal of Tilton Elementary School, a May 14 press release said.
On Wednesday, May 14, representatives from the Rochelle Area Community Foundation accepted a $25,000 donation from Wheatland Tube of Rochelle.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is pleased to announce and present their annual 2025 Rochelle Township High School Health & Wellness Scholarship to Alison Ohlinger.
Celebrate Memorial Day at the Flagg Township Museum with a Memorial Day History Program - The Weapons of the Other Guys - on Saturday, May 31 at 1 p.m.
On Friday, May 16, the Rochelle Police Department held its annual Cop on a Rooftop event at Dunkin Donuts to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
On Wednesday, May 14, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the City of Rochelle’s newest mural in the downtown area.
On Wednesday, May 7, David Guest of Rochelle celebrated his 97th birthday. Guest is The REC Center’s oldest member and visits The REC to walk twice a day, seven days a week.
On May 5, Rochelle Township High School held its annual honors night recognizing students for academic achievement and saw over $185,000 in local scholarships presented.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It was fiesta time at the May meeting of the Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club.
Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that City of Rochelle received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for the sixth year.
For his April 2025 local business highlight, State Rep. Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Flight Deck in Rochelle. Rep. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for her contributions to the community.
The long-awaited mystery is finally over. After more than a month of excitement and anticipation, the Illinois Lottery players who won the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot in the March 25 drawing have officially come forward to claim their life-changing prize.
Ogle County was represented by six local youth who competed in the Northwest Regional Competition for Illinois 4-H Horse Speaking, Horse Bowl, and Hippology earlier this month and were rewarded for their efforts. This was their first time competing in the State 4-H Horse Speaking contest.
Rochelle Township High School recently named its 2025 Prom Court representatives.
As an approved employer by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency, the City is now offering eligible veterans the opportunity to utilize their GI Bill® benefits during training and probationary employment for designated job titles.
The Lincoln Arts Center will present An Evening with Andy Beningo on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at 108S. Main St. in Rochelle.
On Wednesday, April 9, Rochelle Community Hospital had a presence at the Illinois State Capitol with a couple of staff joining the Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management's (AAHAM) Legislative "Leg" Day.
Hub City Senior Center of Rochelle accepted a $11,300 donation from 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County on April 8 at the Lincoln Arts Center in Rochelle.