Ogle County Business
A grand reopening and ribbon cutting were held May 29 for The Blackstone Bar & Grill in Rochelle.
Stark and Tazewell counties had the state’s top average corn and soybean yields, respectively, in 2025.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting were held May 22 for Salon Idyll in Rochelle.
C.E.S. Inc., a locally owned and operated civil engineering and land surveying company with offices in northern Illinois, recently announced the hiring of Narasimhanaidu “Simha” Veluru.
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Byron Bank recently announced the return of its annual lemonade stand contest on Friday, June 26, at the green space outside Byron Bank.
A grand opening was held May 16 for The Echelon in Rochelle. The recently remodeled downtown building is now home to Down Range Firearms, photography businesses Kitty’s Kaptures and JuliaVsoftstudios, more business suites, a meeting room and living spaces.
Stillman Bank recently welcomed Taylor Boostrom as retail banking officer, according to Thomas Hughes, president and CEO.
Byron Bank recently announced the return of its fourth annual community calendar photo contest, inviting individuals across northern Illinois to help capture and celebrate the places, moments and memories that make local communities unique.
The family-run restaurant boasts a legacy as a gathering space for celebrations and as a local employer.
Working as a home health care aide at night, Michelle Wiemken for years had a picture in her mind. It was her own bakery, shelves lined with breads, cookies, cakes, pies and the other sweet treats she loved to bake.
Davidson Construction Supply of Rochelle earned the 2025 Supplier/Professional DBE of the Year award.
Athletico Physical Therapy of Oregon recently welcomed Dr. Pam Plachno back to Oregon to provide patient care.
Thomas R. Hughes, president and CEO of Stillman BancCorp, and the board of directors, recently announced the promotions of bank officers.
After no rain in February, Ogle County farmers saw a steady rain and heavy snow fall onto thawed ground in recent weeks as they approach planting season, Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager Ron Kern said.
After growing with the firm over the past seven years as an adviser, Sean Considine has acquired Byron Wealth Management as of March 31, 2026.
Dixon, Freeport and Sterling also currently have Main Street programs.
A March 19 ribbon-cutting in Mt. Morris marked a new home for the architectural drafting and design firm County Line Design.
Weichert, Realtors - Signature Professionals recently announced that Cathie Dame of Rochelle was honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for outstanding real estate performance in 2025.