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Community Close-Up 2013
6:36 am
Thu January 24, 2013

Rochelle Finds Benefit In Its Nickname

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Public officials mark the grand opening of Japanese company Nippon Sharyo’s new rail car manufacturing facility
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Rochelle Mayor Chet Olson
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GREDCO Director Jason Anderson
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We continue our series "Community Close-Up" in a city trying to capitalize on its prime location.  Rochelle sits along Lincoln Highway near I-39 and I-88, earning it the nickname as the "Hub City."  City leaders hope recent upgrades and business opportunities will attract people to this city at the crossroads.

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Community Close-Up 2013
6:34 am
Tue January 15, 2013

Aurora Takes Pride In Murder-Free 2012

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We continue our series "Community Close-Up" with a look at a milestone in Aurora.  For the first time since 1946, the city ended the year without a single murder. Now some city leaders want to reward officers for the achievement.

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Community Close-Up 2013
6:25 am
Tue January 8, 2013

Belvidere Seeks Greater Vitality

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In the first of WNIJ's occasional series "Community Close-Up," we turn our attention to Belvidere. Like many other communities, Belvidere is trying to revitalize its downtown.

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