Government News

City Incentivizes Small Business

The City of Rochelle is working to spur local commercial and residential development with financial incentives for developers, builders & business owners.  In an effort to grow the community’s commercial and retail base, the City of Rochelle is offering both…

Manhole Lining Project

Residents in the Meadowbrook Subdivision as well as those in the North 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Street areas will see the RMU Contractor, Visu-Sewer, Inc. in the area beginning Monday November…

Active Shooter Exercise at RTHS: Saturday 10/19

Residents of Rochelle, The Rochelle Emergency Management Committee, in cooperation with Rochelle School Districts 212 & 231 will be conducting a (MOCK) active shooter training exercise on Saturday October 19, 2019 at Rochelle Township High School. The exercise will involve…

City Council Budget Workshop

The Rochelle City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole for a work session on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 2013-14 Budget. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, 420 N.

City Officials Bid Farewell to Legislators

ROCHELLE, IL…The Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce & Business Development hosted a steak and eggs buffet breakfast to pay tribute to state and federal senators and representatives who have served Rochelle and to welcome the new officials on account…

City Council Candidate Petitions

PRE-FILING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE OFFICE OF ROCHELLE CITY CLERK, LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIAL IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ROCHELLE LOCATED AT 420 N. 6TH STREET, ROCHELLE, ILLINOIS, WILL BE OPEN FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

Airport Advisory Board Opening

Mayor Chet Olson is seeking a volunteer to fill the remainder of a term on the Airport Advisory Board, which ends June 30, 2013, at which time the term may be renewed for another 3 years. To be eligible you…

Wayside Horn Demonstration

City Clerk McKinney announced that the Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole for a Wayside Horn demonstration on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 9 a.m. Two of the locations will be at 9th Street and Washington Street,…

2013 Election for Rochelle City Council

Rochelle City Clerk Bruce McKinney announced that petitions for the Consolidated Primary Election can be circulated beginning August 28, 2012. Petitions and supporting documents can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office, 420 N. 6th Street, between 8:00 a.m.

Public Safety Committee to Meet

The Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss:  Storm Sirens  Emergency Planning  Budget  Police Chief report how the new liquor license changes effect the department. The Public Safety…

Independence Day Celebration

The Parade: 10:00 am in front of City Hall on 6th Street. 9:30 am line up. Parade Route: 6th St. North to 6th Ave., 6th Ave. East to Lincoln Hwy. South on Lincoln Hwy. to Lincoln Ave. West on Lincoln…

Budget Workshop Announced

City Clerk McKinney announced that the Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole for a work session on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the 2011-12 Budget. The meeting will be held at the RMU…

Railroad Advisory Board Created

Since it’s inception in the mid 1980’s, the City of Rochelle Railroad (CIR) has been an important tool in attracting businesses to our community. Several industries have chosen to locate in Rochelle due to the dual rail shipping options available…

City Manager Selected

The Rochelle City Council is pleased to announce that David Plyman has been unanimously selected as the next City Manager. Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, Plyman will be responsible for the daily operations of the City.

April is Safe Digging Month – Call JULIE

Every three minutes, an underground utility line is hit because of failure to call 8-1-1 before digging nationwide. Before putting a shovel in the ground this spring, JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) reminds do-it-yourselfers in Illinois to call 8-1-1 before starting any…

Electronics Recycling Event – April 2

Did you know that over 2 million tons of electronics are discarded each year? Keeping these items out of landfills is essential – as most of them contain hazardous or toxic materials. An Electronics Recycling Event will be held at…

Prescription Discount Cards Available

The Mayor and City Council approved the City of Rochelle joining the National League of Cities (NLC) Drug Prescription Discount Card Program in February of 2010. The NLC reported that during the past twelve months 238 Rochelle citizens have used…

City Council to Meet in Executive Session

Rochelle City Clerk Bruce McKinney announced that the Rochelle City Council will meet in a Special Meeting on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. and go into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the City Manager’s…