City of Rochelle, IL

A LOOK INSIDE the proposal to bring water services and improve fire safety to the far West edge of Freeport: It has been proposed to council members to approve a $970,045 project to build out the City’s water system to bring utilities to current and fut

The drugs were transported to Chicago in the hollowed-out wheel axles of tractor-trailers.

PayCourt, a government collections company, has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Illinois for 2024 by Best Companies Group. The company earned a 97% overall score in the workplace assessment. [PR.com]

CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY  The Civilian Police Academy is an 8-week, no cost program designed to create a better understanding and build relationships between citizens and the Freeport Police Department through a series of evening classes. Class sessions w

The City of Rochelle is thrilled to announce receipt of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $919,368.  This substantial award, from the …The post $900,000 SAFER Grant Award Announced for Rochelle Fire

City Engineer, Sam Tesreau, has announced Steward Road, between South Main Street and the Ogle County line south of the City Railroad crossing, will be under construction beginning Monday August …The post Steward Road Construction: August 5-30 appe

Union Pacific’s Steam Club recently announced a midwestern leg of the Big Boy 4014’s 2024 tour that includes a stop in the Hub City. Big Boy 4014 will be on …The post Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 Steam Engine to Visit Rochelle! ap