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Polo Will Demolish Old Congress School

POLO - The City of Polo will be speeding up the timeline to demolish the old Congress School building. The city spent $17,500 to...

Hillcrest Village Board Approves Hiring of Part-Time Water Technician

HILLCREST - The Hillcrest Village Board voted 4-1 last Wednesday to hire Christina Williams of Rochelle as the village’s new part-time water technician. Village...

New Playground Work Started in Rochelle

ROCHELLE - The removal of the old playground at VFW Park has taken place, ahead of the planned installation of new play areas. At...

Fire Danger High Due to Gusty Winds and Dry Conditions

ROCHELLE - Gusty winds and dry conditions in northern Illinois will create a heightened fire risk today, especially along and south of I-88. With...

Erik Mahan Sworn in as Sycamore’s New Chief of Police

SYCAMORE  – Sycamore has a new top cop. Erik Mahan took the oath yesterday to become the new Chief of Police for the City...

Rochelle City Council Considers Streetlight Purchase for Infrastructure Upgrades

ROCHELLE - The Rochelle City Council last week approved an ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of residential street lights and fixtures...

Davis Junction Approves Changes to Mobile Food Vendor Licenses

DAVIS JUNCTION - Davis Junction has approved changes to its mobile food vehicle licensing ordinances, allowing vendors to participate in multiple special events per...

Blood Drive Thursday in Oregon

OREGON - The Rock River Valley Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at the Oregon Park District on Thursday from 1:00 PM to...

Illinois Issues Reminder to Protect Civil Rights of Homeless Individuals

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Rights  and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness issued a letter last week reminding public...

Illinois Department of Revenue Warns Taxpayers About Common Filing Errors

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to be cautious when preparing their tax returns to avoid common mistakes that can...