ROCHELLE — The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its 55th annual golf outing on Thursday at Fairways Golf Course in Rochelle. The sold-out event saw 158 golfers and 30 hole sponsorships, Chamber ...

HILLCREST — At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Hillcrest Village Board of Trustees held a public hearing and tabled a vote on the renewal of a special use permit for the construction and operation ...

That time of year where young people will be parading across stages and accepting their diplomas at various podiums across the land. It’s graduation day! It the day these young people have worked hard ...

Remember when as children we used to ask, “Are we there yet?” I don’t know about you, but I’ve been asking this question of myself and my government for the past 4.5 months. Are we at the point where ...

ROCHELLE — Senior Carson Lewis was named an All-Conference winner in the Interstate 8 for the 2025 varsity baseball season. Senior Brandyn Metzger was named an Honorable Mention for the Rochelle Hubs, ...

Former Rochelle softball standout Morgan Smardo crushed the competition during her freshman season at Waubonsee Community College, earning NFCA Second-Team All-American honors and a slew of additional ...

ROCHELLE — The Rochelle Hub baseball team held its season ending awards banquet on Wednesday evening. Several athletes took home RTHS and Interstate 8 Conference awards during the event. Interstate 8 ...

Melvin Allen Haenitsch, 93, of Ashton, passed away on June 6, 2025, at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, Dixon, IL.

On June 6 at approximately 12:02 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of West Blackhawk Drive in Byron. After investigation, deputies placed Jason Leezer, 45, of Loves Park under ...

ROCHELLE — At its meeting Monday, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a $286,682 bid from DPI Construction, Inc. for the construction of a pocket park at 517 W. 4th Ave. The DPI ...

A healthy public school system is essential for a vibrant society and robust economy. These institutions are a cornerstone of American life. However, the ongoing shortage of educators and ...