RCH announces changes to visitor restrictions
With the significant reduction in COVID-19 cases, effective Monday, June 21, Rochelle Community Hospital will now allow one visitor at a time per patient.
Updated: 3 hours ago
RTHS honor roll 2020-2021
Rochelle Township High School announced its honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. To qualify, students must have a GPA between 3.0 and 3.599.
Updated: 4 hours ago
RTHS high honor roll 2020-2021
Rochelle Township High School announced its high honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. To qualify, students must have a GPA between 3.6 and 5.0.
Updated: 4 hours ago
Changes at RCH since entering Phase 5
Although reaching this phase now allows changes for many businesses in eliminating capacity limits and masks, anyone in a healthcare setting is still required to mask.
Updated: 4 hours ago
Pfeiffer recognized by Hope of Ogle County
Hope of Ogle County recognized Kathy Pfeiffer on Friday, June 18 for her 10 years of volunteer service at their non-profit thrift store, Hope Chest Twice Loved Boutique.
Updated: 4 hours ago
Gleissner retires from RTHS, has coached youth sports for over 50 years
“We appreciate everything you have done for RTHS students over the years,” Superintendent Jason Harper said. “We know Rochelle is a better community due to your impact both in and out of the school. All of RTHS wishes you the best of luck.”
Updated: 4 days ago
Rochelle woman elected Illinois AMVETS commander
Jean Henning of Rochelle has been elected commander of AMVETS Department of Illinois. Henning is an Army veteran and an Illinois native. She is the third woman to be elected commander of the Illinois AMVETS.
Updated: 4 days ago
City remains hopeful about coal plant after energy bill stalls
A state clean energy bill that stands to impact the City of Rochelle stalled this week.
Updated: 4 days ago
Area farmers hope for rain after recent dry spell
"The past two years there's been times where right now we're still trying to get crops in the ground because of all the excess rain. Now we've gone to the flip side where we're short.”
Updated: 4 days ago
County Board meets in person for first time in over a year
On Tuesday, June 15, the County Board met in person for the first time in more than a year.
Updated: 4 days ago
Local firefighters worked Chemtool fire in Rockton this week
The fire burned for over a day and filled the sky with black smoke that could be seen from Rochelle as well as southern Wisconsin. Rockton residents in the area were evacuated due to concerns about air quality.
Updated: 4 days ago
State senate still has yet to strike a deal to save Byron nuclear plant
The Illinois Senate failed to come up with a Clean Energy Bill this week, with environmentalists and labor leaders far apart on the negotiations. That means the future of the Byron Generating Station is still up in the air.
Updated: 4 days ago
No injuries in Thursday morning house fire on Lincoln Highway
No injuries were sustained in a Thursday morning house fire in the 1,000 block of Lincoln Highway, Rochelle Fire Lt. Jeremy Good said.
Updated: 5 days ago
Cobos graduates from RCH cardiac rehab
Rochelle Community Hospital congratulated Raul Cobos, who graduated from the cardiac rehabilitation program on June 11 at RCH.
Updated: 1 week ago
Hardesty appointed Ogle County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle recently announced the appointment of Lt. Danielle Hardesty to the position of chief deputy.
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Fishing event at Flagg Township Museum June 27
It’s summer and there’s nothing better than spending the day fishing! At the museum we won’t be going to the lake and baiting our hook but we will be celebrating fishing and summer with an exhibit of fishing gear collected by local enthusiast Marv Jenner.
Updated: 1 week ago
Moose supreme governor visits Rochelle chapter
Bruce Berger and his wife, Donna, recently visited the Rochelle Moose. Bruce currently serves as the supreme governor and is the highest elected official of the Moose fraternity.
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Lions Club makes donation to park district
The Lions Club has made a donation to the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District in honor of Kent & Arlene Chidley and Bob & Ann Milligan.
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Summer programs at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library
This summer, programming will be held via Zoom, not live at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library.
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‘He was a man that gave’
Mike Hahn passed away June 5 while participating in a swimming race in Madison. The Rochelle man leaves a legacy of a father, fiancé, swimmer and craftsman
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City officials plea for Prairie State coal plant to remain open
Rochelle city officials made a plea to the public Monday to reach out to state lawmakers and the governor’s office in support of keeping the Prairie State Energy Campus in Marissa, Illinois open past 2035.
Updated: 1 week ago
City Council: Agreement with hotel for Hickory Grove demolition approved
ROCHELLE — The Rochelle City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Rochelle Hospitality, LLC that will pave the way for the demolition of Hickory Grove Convention Center this fall or winter.
Updated: 1 week ago
Rochelle DAR hears presentation from Circle of Change
Members of the Rochelle Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a program presented by Circle of Change Executive Director Erin Rabon, Vice President Josh Hurliman and service dog Jack.
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Prabhakar gets TP’d for 80th birthday
In honor of John’s 80th birthday Friday, Rochelle Tres Dias group TP’d the Prabhakars’ home and rang the doorbell and sang to him. The birthday celebration continued inside the home with prayer and refreshments.
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Rochelle Garden club makes donations to park district
The Rochelle Garden Club recently presented a donation to the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District.
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RCH CEO Olson speaks at American Legion meeting
The bi-monthly meeting of the Arnold Heltness American Legion Post 403 was held at the Iron Skillet Restaurant on May 9.
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City cuts ribbon on completed RMU wastewater project
The City of Rochelle held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for its recently-completed wastewater plant improvement project.
Updated: 1 week ago
Rochelle Police run for Special Olympics of Illinois
“It brings the team together,” RPD Communications Supervisor Luisa Nambo said. “And it's something that brings awareness to what the Special Olympics is about and kids with disabilities and letting them still have those opportunities. That's why it's important for us to make sure we're still raising money for them."
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RCH CEO: ‘I will never forget our staff here. They truly were heroes’
Bed availability and COVID-19 exposure have been among challenges for RCH staff during the pandemic.
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Elementary school board: $81,415 in grant money received
Rochelle Elementary District 231 Superintendent Jason Harper said at Tuesday’s school board meeting that the district has received $81,415 in grant money from the Illinois Art Council Agency.
Updated: 1 week ago
Help rename Stock+Field
Stock+Field is changing its name and needs your help. The new ownership group – the R.P. Acquisition Corporation - is planning for the future of the brand and wants to hear from each community they will serve.
Updated: 1 week ago
Chamber holds 51st annual golf outing
One hundred and thirty four golfers took to Fairways Golf Course in Rochelle Tuesday for the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce’s 51st annual Holcomb Bank Play Day.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
White Rock Township board members sworn in
On May 12, Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook visited the White Rock Township Board Meeting to swear in the newly elected township officials.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Masonic lodge installs officers
At their June 1 meeting, the Rochelle Masonic Lodge installed Clint Dickey, Cliff Smart and A.J. Parker as the three principle elected Officers of the Lodge.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
RCH CEO Olson describes ‘huge undertaking’ of COVID-19
Rochelle Community Hospital CEO Gregg Olson recently discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented challenges it's created along with what the future holds.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Garden at The Kitchen Table benefits those in need
A new project at The Kitchen Table just outside Rochelle aims to provide fresh produce to local food pantries and those in need.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Rochelle man dies after swim race on Lake Monona in Wisconsin
A Rochelle man has passed away following his participation in a swim race on Lake Monona in Madison on June 5, a press release from the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Gati receives Stillman Bank’s Eickman scholarship
Rochelle Township High School senior Afi Gati was one of four Ogle County students to be awarded the Eickman scholarship by Stillman Trust & Wealth Management, a press release said Wednesday.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Boy and Girl Scout Troops put out flags for Memorial Day
In preparation for Memorial Day, members of the Rochelle Girl Scout Troops 409 & 1168, Steward Girl Scout Troop 1870 and Boy Scout Troop 553, as well a troop leaders and parents assisted the Rochelle Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution in placing flags on all known veterans' graves at St. Patrick's and Trinity Cemeteries.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
RACF Board distributes $92,000 in grant money
Over the past few weeks, members of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation Board have been traveling across Northern Illinois to distribute over $92,000 in grant money to 25+ establishments benefiting 30+ projects, a press release said.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Choose To Move Northern Rehab Challenge raises funds for Rochelle Christian Food Pantry
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently presented a donation to the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Higby, VanVickle react to state of police reform changes
State lawmakers passed a follow-up criminal justice bill last week that remedied some police concerns following House Bill 3653, which was signed into law on Feb. 22.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Creston Village Board: New library project put on hold
The new Creston-Dement Library construction project is on hold for now, Creston Village Board President Tom Byro said.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
‘I knew I wanted to give back to the community’
Emily Anaya was named the new executive director of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation in recent weeks and started her position June 1.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
