Jeff Helfrich is a local journalist based in Rochelle, Illinois. He writes for publications such as Rochelle News Leader and Ogle County Life, covering a range of topics including local government, community events, agriculture, and infrastructure projects. His work has also been featured in The Bulletin and Columbia Gorge News.
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Jeff Helfrich's coverage is predominantly focused on local news, with a specific focus on government announcements, community events, and city projects in Rochelle and Ogle County. His articles also cover local politics, human resources & employment issues, and education.
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By: Jeff Helfrich
Jose Huerta of Hillcrest served in the United States Army from 1969-1971. Huerta was a platoon sergeant in the Vietnam War.
By: Jeff Helfrich
After being put on hold due to cold eather and wind, the City of Rochelle expects its water tower project to be fully complete and painted around May 1, Rochelle Municipal Utilities Superintendent of Water/Water Reclamation Adam Lanning said Jan. 17.
By: Jeff Helfrich
ROCHELLE — The City of Rochelle's Public Works Department has seen a milder-than-usual winter so far this year, its director, Tim Isley said Jan. 17.
By: Jeff Helfrich
ROCHELLE — At its meeting on Dec. 9, 2024, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved an ordinance extending a moratorium limiting the number of class B (bar) liquor licenses and the issuance of any new class B liquor licenses until May 1, 2027.
By: Jeff Helfrich
ROCHELLE — At its meeting Monday, the Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a resolution earmarking $3.7 million in Northern Gateway tax increment financing (TIF) funds for a future Illinois Route 251 reconstruction and expansion project.
By: Jeff Helfrich
On Thursday, Jan. 23, the Rochelle Fire Department held a promotion and oath of office ceremony at Luna to commemorate a recent department expansion and establishment of the rank of captain. Promotions on Jan. 23 included Jason Underwood, Zach Prewett and Jeremy Good being named captains after previously serving as lieutenants.
By: Jeff Helfrich
ROCHELLE — On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library hosted a Seed Swap Day. The event served as the 2025 kickoff for the seed library at the location, which is free and available to the public each day in its second year since its inception.
ROCHELLE — The Rochelle VFW Post's Queen of Hearts contest has reached a record number of $543,740 with nine cards remaining.
ROCHELLE — At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Rochelle Township High School Board of Education unanimously approved a bid of $746,050 from Stenstrom Construction in Rockford for remodeling work at the RTHS Library-Media Center (LMC). The work will begin in early June and conclude in early August.
The 2025 legislative long session kicked off Jan. 21. During the first few weeks, we tend to ease into things, mainly having information sessions to ensure everyone on the committees
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