Benjamin Valdivieso began his term on the Rochelle City Council in 2023. He said one of his priorities is business development, while keeping an eye on matters at the federal level.

The ordinance mandates that bus operators get fined and their bus impounded if drop-offs of asylum seekers have not been approved by the city.

The 39-year-old became the first Hispanic person and the second woman to serve as mayor in the city’s history. She said having Latino representation on the ballot and in government was a driver to run for the seat.

The City of Rochelle is hosting a bilingual "How To Start A Small Business" presentation to ensure information on city services is accesible to Spanish speaking residents. Rochelle City Council Member Rosie Arteaga sparked the idea after receiving inquiries from constituents.

Due to the pandemic, the federal government has pushed back the deadline for its REAL ID Law. As of May 3, 2023, air travelers will need either the REAL…

The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County and WNIJ hosted a virtual, public forum where candidates for the DeKalb Township Supervisor had the…

Members of Congress are reconvening on Wednesday evening to continue the process of certifying President-elect Joe Biden's White House win, hours after…

Rockford could have a new multi-use path connecting the city's west and east sides by the fall of 2022. City of Rockford Traffic Engineer Jeremy Carter…

Illinois lawmakers have approved a $40 billion state budget and a plan to address tax rates for a casino expansion during a whirlwind special session held…

Governor J.B. Pritzker has released a five-part plan to allow certain regions of the state to open up to more activity. The governor is calling it Restore…