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Halloween Festivities Announced

Local ghosts and goblins will have plenty of opportunities for trick-or-treat fun this October! First, the Trick-or-Treat Safe House, hosted by 102.3 The Coyote happens on Thursday October 24th from 4:30-6:30pm at The REC Center. This free event is perfect…

City Council Swear-In Announced

A Swearing-In Ceremony will be held in the Council Chambers at Rochelle City Hall, located at 420 N 6th Street in Rochelle, on Monday, May 1st at 3:00 p.m. City Clerk Rose Huéramo will administer oaths of office to John…

NEW Rain Barrel Program Launched

The City of Rochelle is rolling out a new rain barrel program to encourage RMU customers to utilize rain water for lawn irrigation.  The program utilizes stormwater management funds to cover a portion of the cost of the barrels. Rain…

Pavia Named Interim Police Chief

City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh has selected Officer Pete Pavia to serve as the Department’s Interim Chief, following Chief Eric Higby’s retirement announcement.  Pavia is currently assigned to RTHS as a School Resource Officer. The City of Rochelle and Rochelle Township…

Chief Higby Announces Retirement Plans

Following nearly twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the City of Rochelle, Police Chief Eric Higby has announced his upcoming retirement from the Rochelle Police Department. Chief Higby started his career with the Rochelle Police Department in August of 1996…

New Trash Can Delivery Begins 3/21

The City of Rochelle and Northern Illinois Disposal will be delivering new trash cans to residents the week of March 21st. Residential garbage collection using the new cans will begin on March 28th.  Starting March 28th and going forward, all…

2022 Trash Collection Program

New Trash Can Distribution Trash collection for single-family homes and apartment buildings with three or less units, within Rochelle City limits:  The City of Rochelle has contracted with Northern Illinois Disposal to provide each residence a 95-gallon wheeled trash can…

2021 Christmas Walk Plans Announced

Visit Downtown Rochelle on Friday December 3rd for our Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk! Start your weekend by visiting Santa at the Flagg Township Museum from 4:00-7:00pm on Friday evening. The Flagg Township Museum will decorate a special place for Santa…

Fall Festivities in the Hub City

Hay Day – Saturday October 16th – 11am-2pm – Downtown Gazebo Area Decorated haybales are popping up around town!  We have 35 local businesses and organizations decorating this year!  Click here for the complete list. On Saturday 10/16,…