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Rochelle annexes Large Car Rebuilders property near airport, will have aeronautical use in future

At its Aug. 11, 2025, meeting, the Rochelle City Council approved the annexation of 5 acres at 13800 Gurler Road, which is contiguous to the Rochelle Municipal Airport.

By Jeff Helfrich●

Rochelle City Council: Purple adopted as city’s official color, branding changes to be made

At its meeting Monday, Aug. 25, the Rochelle City Council unanimously accepted a strategic communications plan that will see it adopt purple as the city’s official color and change branding in coming months.

By Jeff Helfrich●