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Rochelle Energy Action Plan Outlined at Public Open House

ROCHELLE — Rochelle Municipal Utilities and the University of Illinois System’s EnergySense Resilience Center held an open house Tuesday to discuss the draft Rochelle...

Tilton Elementary Nearly Ready for Students as Final Work Wraps Up

ROCHELLE — Tilton Elementary School is ready to welcome students today as crews finished a small number of remaining items following the school’s renovation....

Hillcrest Moves Forward With Hemstock Road Bridge Repairs

HILLCREST — The Village of Hillcrest is moving forward with repairs to the Hemstock Road Bridge after Alliance Contractors confirmed it can complete the...

Oregon Council Approves Four New Welcome Signs

OREGON — The Oregon City Council approved a $35,475 bid from Aurora Sign Company to replace four city welcome signs. The council originally considered...

Byron Chamber Golf Outing Set for Aug. 20

BYRON — The Byron Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Golf Play Day Aug. 20 at PrairieView Golf Club, with registration at 9...

Rochelle Approves Utility Easement for Ritchie Road Electric Project

ROCHELLE — The Rochelle City Council approved a $20,000 permanent utility easement with the Boyle family to support improvements to the city’s electric system...

7yo Boy Killed In Rockford Fire

ROCKFORD --  An investigation is underway after a seven-year-old boy was killed in a Rockford fire.  The blaze broke out Tuesday night in a...

Winning Billion-Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold In Illinois 

CHICAGO  --  A winning ticket in Wednesday night's billion-dollar Powerball drawing was sold in Illinois.  The massive jackpot has a cash value of more...

Illinois Opens Applications for 2026 Upland Game and Pheasant Hunting Programs 

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says applications are now being accepted for the 2026 upland game hunting permit lottery and the...

DeKalb Approves Grants for Egyptian Theatre Security Upgrades, Downtown Repairs

DEKALB — The DeKalb City Council on Monday approved two Architectural Improvement Program grants totaling $25,724 to support downtown improvements. A $25,000 grant was...