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Rochelle, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Rochelle! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Rochelle Township grads really doing in college?
- See how Rochelle stacked up in Friday night’s football action.
Also on today's calendar: Request for Proposals – Integrated Resource Plan and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 27.6% of Rochelle Township High School graduates who attended Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (nwillinoisnews.com) — Rochelle Township High School grads heading to Illinois community colleges needed remedial classes at a slightly lower rate than the statewide average, but fewer enrolled in college within a year of graduation. The story also outlines new state K-12 funding and tax credit changes that could affect Rochelle families’ school resources and household budgets. 
• Friday Night Football Scores (1023thecoyote.net) — Rochelle football fans saw the Hubs fall to Morris 44–13 in Friday night action, one of many regional matchups across northern Illinois. The roundup lists scores from Interstate 8, Big Northern, NUIC, NIC-10, and area games so Rochelle residents can track rivals and future opponents.
📸 Around Rochelle
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bid Opening – 1st Avenue Pavement Improvements →
City Hall – Council Chambers, 420 N 6th St, Rochelle
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
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Request for Proposals – Integrated Resource Plan →
RMU Office, 1030 South 7th Street, Rochelle
1:00 pm -
Outdoor Market →
The Cypress House, 718 10th Avenue, Rochelle
9:00 am -
Cypress House Outdoor Market →
Cypress House Outdoor Market, 718 10th Avenue, Rochelle
9:00 am -
City Council Meeting →
City Hall – Council Chambers, 420 N 6th St, Rochelle
8:00 am -
Golf Course Advisory Board →
Fairways Golf Course, 533 S. 7th Street, Rochelle
11:00 am -
Haybale Trail →
Rochelle IL -
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
City Hall, 420 N. 6th St., Rochelle
6:00 pm -
Fall Night Market →
Downtown Rochelle, Corner of 5th Avenue & North Main Street, Rochelle
5:00 pm -
Columbus Day – City Offices Closed →
City Hall, 420 N. 6th St., Rochelle -
Dessert & Donut Drive-Thru →
Rochelle Area Community Foundation, 350 May Mart Drive, Rochelle
2:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
City Hall – Council Chambers, 420 N 6th St, Rochelle
6:30 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Rochelle. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Rochelle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochelle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oregon
- Ogle County Electronics Recycling and Food Drive Open Today in Oregon (1023thecoyote.net)
- Pain at the Pump: One Party Owns High Gas Prices (libertynation.com)
- Administrative Burden and Procedural Denials in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (cbpp.org)
DeKalb
- BWE Secures $48M to Refinance 978K-SF DeKalb Industrial Property (connectcre.com)
Ok Rochelle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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