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Rochelle, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Rochelle! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Rochelle teacher who became a World War II Bronze Star hero
Also on today's calendar: Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event.
Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: An afternoon t-storm; warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 58, low: 37.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Honoring Our American Hero: Beck of Rochelle earned Bronze Star Medal in World War II (shawlocal.com) — Rochelle residents are reminded of hometown World War II hero Harold Beck, a longtime local teacher and principal who earned the Bronze Star as a combat medic at the Bridge at Remagen. Historian John Wright has been sharing Beck’s story, emphasizing his courage under fire and the pride Rochelle can take in his service and sacrifice. 
📸 Around Rochelle
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
Rochelle City Clerk, 420 N 6th St, Rochelle
6:00 pm
Monday May 4
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Other local events
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Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event →
Liquor 'n' Wine, 1140 N 7th St, Rochelle
3:00 pm -
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
Rochelle City Clerk, 420 N 6th St, Rochelle
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
Monday June 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Track Meet at Oregon
Oregon High School, 206 S 10th St, Oregon
4:00 pm -
Forreston Varsity Softball @ AFCHS →
Ashton Franklin Center Jr/Sr High School, 611 Western Ave, Ashton
4:30 pm -
Honors Night
Rochelle CCSD 231 Rochelle, IL 61068
7:00 pm -
RTHS track meet
Creston CCSD 161 Creston, IL 60113 -
Spring Choral Finale
Rochelle CCSD 231 Rochelle, IL 61068
7:00 pm -
Orangeville Varsity Baseball @ Indian Creek →
Indian Creek High School, 506 S Shabbona Rd, Shabbona
5:00 pm -
Jazz Band Showcase @ 8pm
Rochelle CCSD 231 Rochelle, IL 61068 -
Lena-Winslow Varsity Softball @ AFCHS →
Ashton Franklin Center Jr/Sr High School, 611 Western Ave, Ashton
4:30 pm -
Mendota Varsity Baseball @ Indian Creek →
Indian Creek High School, 506 S Shabbona Rd, Shabbona
4:30 pm
Monday May 4
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Monday May 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Physical Education Teacher in Rochelle. Apply here.
- Zekelman Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager in Rochelle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochelle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oregon
- Oregon residents react to Justice Department investigation into Illinois public school districts (wifr.com)
- Calls for solidarity, criticism of Trump administration aired at May Day event in Ogle County (shawlocal.com)
- Dillon Thieneman's Jersey Sales Show Sky-High Hype for Chicago Bears Draft Pick (mystateline.com)
DeKalb
- Schewe Family Establishes Charitable Fund Through DeKalb County Community Foundation (1023thecoyote.net)
- DeKalb elementary school ‘adopted' with $5K donation from new Burlington store (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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