Rochelle columnist and historian Tom McDermott chronicles the life of Chief Shabbona, a key figure in the area's American Indian history.

From Oct. 9 through Nov. 21, the National 4-H organization encouraged club members to participate in the Wicked For Good Challenge. The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club participated in two different activities for this challenge.

Here's a list of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center in December.

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Sterling Newman and Oregon posted wins at the Oregon Boys Basketball Thanksgiving Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

Brody Bruns posted a double-double with 33 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, while Warren Schweitzer added eight points, 12 rebounds and four blocks as Rochelle outlasted Dundee-Crown 70-66 in double overtime during the Leland G. Strombom Tournament on Wednesday.

The Rochelle Township High School varsity and junior varsity competition cheer teams both took first place in the Wilmington Spiritline Competition in their divisions on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, the Leaf River Lions Club will be serving breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, 103 W. Second. St., Leaf River.

A Chicago man has been charged with threatening state Sen. Andrew Chesney, a Republican who represents portions of northern Illinois, including Carroll County and parts of Ogle and DeKalb counties

There’s room for a healthy debate about political considerations at play in the policy shift, but whether someone endorses or rejects underlying motives, the situation illustrates the perils of delivering state services with federal money.