The city of Rochelle is considering issuing alternate revenue bonds for potential projects at the Rochelle Municipal Airport and the Rochelle Technology Center that would likely total $2.7 million, City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh said Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

Rochelle’s new pocket park at 517 W. Fourth Ave. includes a concrete path, brick, native plants, space for seating and food vendors, light poles and cafe lights. A custom bench will run along a concrete ledge.

The Vince Carney Community Theater at 108 S. Main St. in Rochelle will host its 10th annual winter gala fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

The 18-year-old is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated use of a firearm as a person under the age of 21, a Class 4 felony

The Rochelle Township High School Board of Education on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, heard a report from RTHS Principal Chris Lewis on the school’s Every Student Succeeds Act designation for the past year.

All-Interstate 8 forward Brody Bruns is one of several players set to return for the Rochelle boys basketball team this season. The Hubs will begin the season at Sycamore's Strombom Tournament later this month.

The Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District Board of Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, unanimously approved a $21,118 purchase of new signage for 10 parks.

Focus House celebrated its 50-year anniversary Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, to honor the half century it has provided residential, counseling, education and alternative programming to at-risk youths.

Constellation, owner of the Byron Nuclear Plant, presented a $15,000 donation to the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Community members nearly filled Rochelle City Hall council chambers Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, to see presentations by city officials and data center developer LFF Industrial, which has been working on a potential project with the city.

Ogle County residents on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, were able to get a glimpse at the Illinois Department of Transportation’s plans regarding a proposed roundabout for the state Route 251 and state Route 64 intersection north of Rochelle.

Rochelle stands at the doorstep of another wave of technology investment: data centers. Questions about water, energy and neighborhood impact are natural — but so are the opportunities.

I love the city of Rochelle for many reasons. First and foremost, it is the city where I grew up. For this reason, I try to volunteer whenever I have a chance, to give back to the city that helped raise me.

Wreaths may be sponsored up until the deadline of Nov. 28 for placement this December.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 10-14, 2025.

On April 27, 2025, Governor Pritzker spoke at a New Hampshire Democrat Party fundraising event, calling for “mass protests, mobilization, and disruption” against Republicans to protest the current administration.

When the harvest ends, creativity begins – and round hay bales become art. Need an idea for a neat front yard creation? Look to Rochelle, where the community comes up with colorful creations on circular canvases.

Two-sport standout Roman Villalobos, an IHSA state qualifier last season, is one of multiple experienced and talented seniors back for the Rochelle boys wrestling team this season. The Hubs, who went 21-7 last season, are seeking a fourth straight Interstate 8 Conference crown.

A ribboncutting was held Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, for The Fit Hub’s new location at 126 state Route 38. The business serves health-centered drinks including coffee, shakes, tea and more.

The Rochelle Christian Food Pantry at 770 Lincoln Ave. saw an all-time record with 237 families served during the week of Nov. 2-8, 2025.

National Rural Health Day is Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Rochelle Community Hospital is the only facility of its kind in Ogle County and the only hospital in a 30-minute radius of Rochelle.

Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to share a meal together. It is a time of fellowship and reminds all of us to think about what we are grateful for.

A Shabbona home is a total loss after a Thursday fire broke out, leaving an estimated $350,000 in damages, Fire Chief Joseph Herrmann announced.

The city of Rochelle will host a town hall meeting to discuss a potential data center development Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

The University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle and Carroll counties has received a $1,000 donation from CHS Rochelle to support the Ag in the Classroom program.

A structure fire destroyed a house on the south side of Shabbona Thursday afternoon near Shabbona Grove Road. Several local departments responded to the general alarm.

Seniors Jaydin Dickey and Carmela Bright will be tasked with leading a Rochelle girls basketball team seeking to improve on an 8-23 record and a 1-9 mark in the Interstate 8 last season. Rochelle's 2025-26 season begins at the Oregon Tip Off Tournament next week.

At its meeting Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved its 2025 tax levy. The city will collect $3,104,199, an increase of 3% over last year.

City of Rochelle Engineer Sam Tesreau has announced the closure of Steward Road at the city railroad crossing 500 feet north of the Ogle/Lee county line, beginning Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

The owners behind Star Worlds Arcade in DeKalb, celebrating 40 years in business, are leveling up this year with their latest expansion into a new market.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, the Rochelle Elementary School District Board of Education unanimously approved its 2025 tax levy.

Rochelle Township High School’s Hailey Newlun was recently named the September Rochelle Rotary Club Student of the Month.

The Rochelle Community Action Network will host its annual Christmas shopping trip for families in need in the community on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The event will include a coat drive.

The Rochelle Public School District recently announced that seven of its teachers and staff have been recognized as part of the “Those Who Excel” teacher and staff recognition program through the Illinois State Board of Education.

Here's a list of Ogle County property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

Rochelle Township High School recently announced the launch of its schoolwide “Dodging Hunger Initiative,” a community-centered effort designed to alleviate hunger within RTHS and throughout the Rochelle area.

Local residents can attend the event Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave. in Rochelle.

Anthony Rowley of Rochelle has served in the United States Marines for the past 19 years. 

Harris: So, what kind of standing in the world does the United States currently have? Are things looking better or are they deteriorating? How about at home? Do things look better here?

A Small Business Bingo event Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at Flight Deck Bar & Grill in Rochelle saw over 300 attendees and raised $5,710 to be split between the Community Action Network and Rochelle VFW Post 3878, event organizer and AP Massage Therapy owner Ashley Patrick said.

The city of Rochelle will hold its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in downtown Rochelle.

James Patnode of Rochelle served in the United States Marines from 1965-1069. His service included two years in Vietnam.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get consumed by our work. The projects, meetings, deadlines and community commitments can fill every hour if we let them.

There are hundreds of World War I monuments across Illinois – remain silent reminders of a war legacy that still lingers more than a century later.

Rochelle Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Jon Plaza served active duty in the United States Air Force as a vehicle mechanic from 2010-2014. After separating from active duty, he joined the Air National Guard and still serves to this day.

The Rochelle Lions Club would like to thank everyone who participated in our annual Candy Days.

There have been many clubs and organizations in the Rochelle area. The longest organization in continuous operation is Horicon Masonic Lodge No. 244.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has proposed a roundabout for the Illinois Route 251 and Illinois Route 64 intersection in Ogle County north of Rochelle, IDOT’s website said.

Skydiver Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle as he travels to Lake Wales, Florida this month to attempt to break the world record for most skydivers in a canopy formation.

A ribboncutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, for the new location of Essential Infusions Plus at 310 N. Main St. in Rochelle.