The Rochelle Township High School speech team hosted the RTHS Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 13. Rochelle earned fourth place.

The Chicago Bears would’ve been without a couple of their top wide receivers Tuesday. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III both would've missed practice according to an estimated report while linebacker Tremaine Edmunds would've returned.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois residents who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace now have until Dec. 31 to select a plan for coverage that takes effect Jan. 1.

From Capitol News Illinois: Of the sales tax revenue going toward public transportation, 85% will be dedicated to the Chicago region. New projects the law could set in motion include passenger train service to Peoria, Moline and Kankakee, and new CTA stations in Chicago

The Chicago Bears will have a chance to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Here's a look at how those paths vary depending on how the Bears do in their final three games of the season.

Starting Monday, all filings with the Court of Claims will be submitted through a new online e-filing portal –clerkofthecourt.ilsos.gov.

Rochelle United Methodist Church has offered an inter-denominational Blue Christmas service to the community for the past few years, and is offering one again this year on the evening of Dec. 21, which is the Longest Night.

Paisley: Sometimes it feels like the real meaning of Christmas gets a bit lost in the midst of the decorations, presents and whirl of activities surrounding the end-of-the-year festivities.

Faith Lutheran Church is once again hosting a Christmas brunch. The brunch will be served on Christmas morning from 10 a.m. until noon.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team’s blowout win over the Cleveland Browns. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 832 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club celebrated its annual Christmas party Dec. 8.

The Chicago Bears took care of business in a 31-3 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from a nice win at home.

Here's a list of upcoming events at Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River.

A week ago, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson challenged the Chicago Bears not to overlook the Cleveland Browns. On Sunday, the Bears responded with their best performance of the season in a 31-3 win.

Rock River Center will close for the Christmas holiday from noon Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 2.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field.

The Village of Ashton celebrated the Christmas season with the annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm, recently announced the hiring of Survey Technician Charlie Rice.

At some point, Democrats need to explain why their policies keep making life more expensive for the very people they claim to help.

While wanting to help is commendable, it’s important to prioritize food safety. Those relying on food pantries often face higher risks of severe illness due to chronic health conditions, age or other factors.

The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory early Saturday for much of northern Illinois.

I decided to head east on the back roads and visit one of the few towns in northwest Illinois I hadn’t been to – Tampico.

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has regained his stride during his second full season with the team this year. Here's how he's done it and how he can reach another level.

Senior Connor Kimme scored 19 points and was one of four Kaneland players to reach double figures Friday night as the Knights cruised to a 92-62 win over Rochelle.

Jonathon Gounaris, 33, appeared by video from the Winnebago County Jail on Thursday, Dec. 11, for a pretrial status hearing.

Saturday will start with temperatures in the mid-20s but then see those slowly fall throughout the day. By Sunday, wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero are expected.

The Chicago Bears could get some reinforcements on both sides of the ball for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is expected to return while wide receiver Rome Odunze was ruled questionable.

The Chicago Bears will start a critical final four-game stretch against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field as they make their playoff push. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

Trevor Brandner is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, six counts of criminal sexual assault, one count of criminal sexual abuse and four counts of domestic battery.

There will be no Oregon Depot Museum program in December. Programs will resume in January 2026.

Here are Robin Rethwill's photos from a Rochelle JV girls basketball game with Sycamore.

Caleb Weekley of Byron recently completed the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Recognize, Respond, and Refer mental health support course. Weekley is studying music at UW-W.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as they continued their preparation for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

The Chicago Bears officially got two playmakers back on the practice field Thursday. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson both returned in limited fashion for the first time in over a week.

From Capitol News Illinois: Under the law, gun owners will be required to keep them in a locked container so that they are inaccessible or unusable by anyone other than the owner. Owners who violate the law could be subject to fines as high as $10,000

Under the new provisions of the Local Library Act, libraries that are governed by the statute are required to maintain a supply of opioid reversal agents

The Rochelle Lions Club recently donated new winter coats, hats and gloves to Lincoln Elementary School.

Mark this down now. The Bears will get the Packers. They will do it soon and do it often, Marc Silverman writes

CHS Rochelle recently presented a donation of $21,733.05 to the Ogle County Educational Cooperative from its annual charity golf outing earlier this year.

OnCall Imaging at 1609 First Ave. in Rock Falls recently began its third year in business. The 8,000-square-foot imaging center offers MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA, mammogram and ultrasound services.

Cassandre R. Mlakar has been promoted to senior vice president, FSB Wealth Group. Mlakar joined FSB Wealth Group and First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll in 2009.

The Chicago Bears got some good injury news Wednesday as they started preparing for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson both would’ve returned to practice in limited fashion according to an estimated report.

The Chicago Bears are in unfamiliar territory as they try to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Here's how the team is approaching its first legitimate playoff run in five seasons

As a Byron High School football fan, I want to express my gratitude to the Byron high school program for the many years of excitement I have come to enjoy.

Three U.S. Senate candidates are off the March 17 primary ballot after the Illinois State Board of Elections on Tuesday upheld objections to their petitions.

LARSON: For the experiment of democracy to work, citizenry must work to become enlightened.

The Illinois winter weather rule limits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers in who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday allowing Illinois residents to sue immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated.

An Ogle County judge ruled Friday, Dec. 5, to suppress evidence seized during a 2024 search of a Woosung man’s home in part because police did not alert the court that the man had a medical cannabis card.