The city of Polo and the Polo School District recently announced a collaborative effort to apply for the Safe Routes to School Program Grant.

At its meeting Monday, Sept. 8, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved an amendment to an agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network.

Ogle County Collector Tiffany O’Brien wants to remind property owners that the second installment of their property tax bill is due Friday, Sept. 12. 

The Creston Village Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an agreement with the Rochelle Landfill that will see the village officially acquire 111.3 acres of land that will be used as farm property that will be leased out.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, has officially concluded his 2025 summer tour. The annual tour consisted of 52 stops, including town hall events, coffee & conversation events, school visits, local business tours and more.

At its Aug. 11, 2025, meeting, the Rochelle City Council approved the annexation of 5 acres at 13800 Gurler Road, which is contiguous to the Rochelle Municipal Airport.

The Ogle County Republican Party’s annual Lowden Day Dinner, held at the River’s Edge Experience in Oregon, was a resounding success, shattering fundraising and attendance records.

The rally was part of a nationwide effort to protest President Trump's actions and executive orders.

Contractors have been busy prepping the site for concrete work.