I have many Republican and Democratic friends with whom I discuss issues. Most will listen and provide alternative thoughts to mine. I listen to both. If I have an alternate thought, I will provide it ...

With Memorial Day now behind us, summer has officially arrived in Rochelle, bringing a wave of excitement and pride for our community. As I reflect on the happenings around us, I am filled with ...

Wednesday’s IHSA 3A Regional Semifinal against Burlington Central could’ve gone sideways quickly, but sophomore left-hander Brody Bruns helped the Rochelle Hubs get out of a tough first inning during ...

Quality defense and pitching, in addition to clutch hits over the fourth and fifth innings allowed the No. 7 seeded Rochelle Lady Hub softball team to hang tough with the No. 2 seeded Sterling Golden ...

On May 23 at approximately 11:28 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop within the 6,000 block of North Kilbuck Road. After investigation, deputies placed Shatira I. Smith, 23, of Freeport, under ...

ROCHELLE — Carl Leo Kolb, age 83, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Manor Court in Rochelle with his family at his side. He was born on September 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of Herbert ...

ASHTON — Larry Gerald Anderson, age 77, of Ashton, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Franklin Grove Nursing Center with his family at his side. Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., ...

OREGON — At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Ogle County Board tabled a resolution in potential support of State Senate Bill 0045, which seeks to ban steer tailing. Steer tailing is a specific rodeo ...

STEWARD — Donna L. Challand, 82, of Steward, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Manor Court of Rochelle. She was born March 18, 1943, in Rochelle, the daughter of Milo and Margaret (Hannon) Pullin.

ROCHELLE — On Friday, May 16, the Rochelle Police Department held its annual Cop on a Rooftop event at Dunkin Donuts to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. Officers and members of RPD were in ...

MACHESNEY PARK — The Rochelle Hub tennis team picked up wins in both singles and doubles during its weather-shortened nonconference varsity match against Harlem on the road Thursday evening. Junior ...

ROCHELLE — On Wednesday, May 14, representatives from the Rochelle Area Community Foundation accepted a $25,000 donation from Wheatland Tube of Rochelle. Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman ...