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A group of Rochelle residents is being recognized for their engineering work at the Illinois State Fair. Back in May, a class of Rochelle middle- and…
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The Rochelle community used a three-dimensional printer to give a local farmer and mechanic a new prosthetic arm. Jake Hubbard lost the use of his left…
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Nippon Sharyo will lay off 100 employees from its factory in Rochelle. The rail car manufacturer based its decision on a complication with one of its…
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The argument for the Great Lakes Basin Railroad is that it will be an economic driver for the region. But while some are enthusiastic about its potential,…
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Visitors to Rochelle this weekend will have a chance to see some unusual artwork in a field next to the city’s high school. It’s an appropriate venue,…
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Rochelle was awarded a $3.42 million grant through the federal Economic Development Administration. It's expected to provide about half the funds to…
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The Illinois State Enterprise Zone Board recently approved the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone. The zone provides exemptions to a variety of business taxes,…
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Grubsteakers was a popular highway stop at the intersection of Illinois 251 and Illinois 64 when it was devastated by a tornado on April 9 of last year.…
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Chicago foodies and restaurateurs had a problem: They wanted fresh tomatoes year-round, but crops shipped in during winter lacked the tasted of a locally…
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A tradition continues at Rochelle High School this morning: it’s “Ag Day,” a showcase for the area’s farming heritage.Non-farmers will get the chance to…