False alarm fines could be raised in Rochelle
The Rochelle city council will consider an ordinance to raise false fire alarm penalties from 50 to 500 dollars based on prior false calls. Fire Chief Tom McDermott cited about 30 unnecessary calls in 10 weeks, mostly from businesses, with average costs cited at 75 to 100 dollars per call. Ambulance fees for out of town residents may rise to 125 dollars plus 1.50 per mile, with in town residents paying the same. Liquor license revisions remain under review and will not be on the upcoming agenda.
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Rochelle Man Killed by Northern Railroad Train
Rochelle officials report Jeffrey Stein 20 of Rochelle died at the scene after being struck by a Burlington Northern train at 6 11 a m Friday morning the victim likely missed his ride and was walking to make a phone call Autopsy confirmed death from the accident with a toxicology report expected within a week or two Stein worked in DeKalb and commuted to work with another person
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Governor to attend White Pines Lodge grand opening in Polo
Governor James Thompson will attend the official ribbon cutting at the renovated White Pines Lodge and Gift Shop in Polo Thursday. The event runs 11 am to 2 pm with a 1 pm ribbon cut and Thompson speech. The public is invited as the lodge launches a new era for state parks funded by Build Illinois tourism dollars.
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