Matthew S. Robinson, 29, was sent back to the Ogle County Jail on Wednesday, Dec. 17, as he faces charges of dissemination of images of child sex abuse and possession with the intent to disseminate images of the sexual abuse of children.

Rochelle Community Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 18, hosted its fifth annual holiday drive-thru dinner and distributed 200 meals to people in need.

Brett A. Barnes, 42, was remanded to the Ogle County Jail following his first court appearance on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and grooming.

Randy Belmonte-Lopez, 36, faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

In a testament to how spiritual values have changed, a Sunday conclusion to the prestigious Dvorak wrestling tournament did not merit much, if any consternation.

Superintendent Jason Harper said Monday, Dec. 15, that the 2026-27 schedule underwent no major changes from the previous year. Aug. 10 will be the first day of the 2026-2027 school year.

As with facial scans and voice recognition, technology falling under the blanket descriptor of “artificial intelligence” is advancing far more rapidly that any legislation could hope to match.

Levi Waddle, a senior at Rochelle Township High School, was recently named the December Rochelle Rotary Club Student of the Month.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an $11,260 proposal Monday, Dec. 15, from Bruns Construction for concrete work at the driving range at Skare Park.