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Rochelle, IL – Caron Road will be temporarily closed to through traffic between Interstate 88 and the Steward Road Overpass crossing to perform rail crossing surface improvements and repairs associated with the City Industrial Rail. The Closure will begin Tuesday November 15 and is expected to last until Thursday December…

The City of Rochelle is excited to announce the 6th Annual Christmas Tree Festival! All proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry. The Festival will feature Table Top Christmas Trees, Gift Baskets, Holiday Wreaths and Swags, Centerpieces and more! The Festival will be held November…

The City of Rochelle will have a temporary road closure at Creston Road crossing to perform rail crossing surface improvements and repairs. The Closure will begin Wednesday November 2 and is expected to last until Wednesday November 16.

Rochelle, IL – Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has requested a temporary road closure at the 9th Street crossing to perform rail crossing surface improvements and repairs. The Closure will begin October 21 and is expected to last until October 27. Railfan Park will continue to be accessible from Lincoln…

ROCHELLE, IL—October 3, 2011 – Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Rochelle Medical Group, LLC, a part of Rochelle Community Hospital today announced Rochelle's newest location for basic health care services – "The FastCare Clinic at Walmart" operated by Rochelle Medical Group, LLC. This convenient care clinic will open on November 1,…

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has requested a temporary road closure at the Steam Plant Road Crossing to perform rail crossing surface improvements and repairs. The Closure will begin October 3 and is expected to last until October 7. A detour route will be marked along Caron Road to Steward…

Rochelle, IL – The Route 251 Overpass will re-open for traffic on Friday September 2 at 3:30P.M. Construction will continue with intermittent lane closures for the duration of the IDOT project. As the bridge is re-opened, former Rochelle Mayor Bill Cippola will drive his 1931 Model-A car over the bridge…

The Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce & Business Development is pleased to welcome Butitta Brothers Automotive to Rochelle with a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony and Business After Hours on August 25 from 5-7 pm. A brief ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm for business leaders and city officials. The public is invited…

Rochelle, IL – The City of Rochelle announces a temporary closure of 20th Street between Flagg Road and Carrie Avenue scheduled for Tuesday August 30. The closure will begin at 8:30AM and reopen by 2:45PM. Carrie Avenue will be open to traffic or to use as a detour. This date…

Rochelle, IL – The City of Rochelle's Sealcoat Project is set to begin Thursday July 28, 2011 resulting in periodic lane closures in several areas. Please use caution while traveling through construction zones and pay close attention to traffic control devices and flaggers. As a result of the ten-year capital…