March is the time when severe storm season often begins in Illinois. Understanding what weather terms mean is important in reacting to and being prepared for storm emergencies.

Following the Jan. 26 Rochelle City Council's approval of an $11.89 million bid for transmission line construction, Rochelle Municipal Utilities will see its new electrical substation project on Centerpoint Drive west of town break ground in mid-March.

March will see three city of Rochelle construction projects in the downtown area ramp up, and two of the three will continue until the end of 2026, Interim City Manager and City Engineer Sam Tesreau said Feb. 25.

Ogle County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Wheatland Tube presented a $25,000 donation Thursday to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation.

The Rochelle Fire Department Social Organization will host its 103rd annual Fireman’s Ball on Saturday, March 14, at the hangar at Flight Deck Bar & Grill in Rochelle.

To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 semester grade-point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.

The Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H club recently held its February meeting at the Creston-Dement Public Library.

The dean’s list is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor.