July/August - City of Rochelle

Community Connections
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summer 2016 Progress report
To say things have been a whirlwind around City Hall these days
might be an understatement!
Have you heard that we’ve recently sold both the Hub Theater and
the Golf Course restaurant to area developers with new projects underway? The Theater property has been purchased by the Kennay
family of Ashton, Illinois to be used as a micro-distillery for whiskey
and other brews. This will make a great anchor for all of the Downtown projects underway. The Kennays also purchased the former
Lincoln School property to use as a storage facility. The Golf
Course restaurant will soon be home to a new eatery! The restaurant was purchased by John Scanlan, owner of the New Milford Tap
and restaurants in Rockford & Davis Junction. We’re excited to
have the restaurant and banquet facility back in operation for both
the golfers and our community!
Several construction projects continue around town—including the
reconstruction of 20th Street. While the road was briefly re-opened
for the 4th of July weekend, it is now closed for the completion of
the project.
Summer events are in full swing. If you haven’t yet, bookmark
enjoyrochelle.com for a complete list of activities. The Hub City is
bustling with activity this summer!
SPECIAL
EVENTS
American Idol alum, Kellie Pickler comes to
Rochelle on Saturday August 13th for the
Big R Summer Country Jam at the Rochelle
Municipal Airport! The show starts at 5pm, opened
by local artist Tristan Bushman! Tickets are on sale
now at summercountryjam.com.
Enjoy the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival August 19-21 throughout Downtown Rochelle! The event includes live music, carnival, car show, parade, food court, beer garden and more! Visit
www.lincolnhighwayheritagefestival.org for
details and a full schedule of events!
Join us for Wine on Lincoln, Saturday September
24th, Downtown Rochelle! This outdoor event features area wineries offering complimentary tasting,
Headon’s grilling savory New York Strips, live music and more! Tickets are on sale now at
www.enjoyrochelle.com.
www.enjoyrochelle.com
RMU NEWS
Sewer line repair insurance program available
RMU is partnering with Service Line Warranties to offer customers a new sewer line repair insurance program. The program covers costs of repairing sewer lines on the homeowner’s property.
While our community spends a significant amount of money each year to upgrade our water and
sewer systems, these upgrades do not address the sewer line located on private property. Homeowners can be responsible for thousands of dollars in repair costs for a broken or leaking sewer line
on their property.
The insurance program, offered through Service Line Warranties of America provides repair coverage for your outside sewer line, up to $4,000 per incident with no deductibles. The cost to participate
in the program is $7.75 per month or $88 per year with an annual payment.
Beginning the week of May 23, RMU customers will receive a letter and registration form with details
and instructions via mail. Customers may contact Service Line Warranties with questions at 1-855535-7141.
Www.rmu.net
After-hours answering service
RMU has recently contracted with an answering service to take after-hours
calls. When making a call to RMU Customer Service after 5pm, callers will be
greeted with a live person rather than an automated system. The service provides representatives who speak both English and Spanish to serve our diverse population. When calling, please provide as much detail as possible so
the representatives may dispatch our crews most efficiently!
Golf course
The Fairways Golf Course is off
to a great start this summer!
Monday night after 4pm is ladies
night at Fairways. Women golf
for only $10, including cart.
Interested in learning to golf?
Lessons are available by calling We’ve had some beautiful weaththe course at 562-6666. No clubs er so far this summer—head out
necessary, the course has some to Fairways to enjoy it!
available to loan.
airport
Visit the Rochelle Municipal Airport on Saturday July 23 for the Pre-Osh Wing Fest! Fly-In or Drive-In
and see the sights! The airport will put on several demos including a trike skydive, ballistic parachute
demo, raffle and more! Visitors can take a ride in a trike for just $40 and toss a water balloon out at a
target for a chance to win a skydive from Chicagoland Skydiving! Abraham’s Bar & Grille will serve
chicken wings and drinks. The festivities run from 10am-5pm on the airport grounds.
Happening in the hub city
july
august
4 Independence Day
1
City Offices Closed
City Hall Council Chambers, 6pm
9 Family Railroad Day
8
Railfan Park, 11am-4pm
City Hall Council Chambers, 7pm
11 City Council Meeting
13 Summer Country Jam
City Hall Council Chambers, 7pm
Rochelle Municipal Airport, 5pm
16 Free Family Swim Night
15 Airport Advisory Board
Spring Lake, 5:30-9:30pm
Rochelle Municipal Airport, 3pm
20 Utility Advisory Board
19-21 Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival
RMU Technology Center, 3pm
Downtown Rochelle
21 Railroad Advisory Board
22 City Council Meeting
City Hall Conference Center, Noon
City Hall Council Chambers, 7pm
25 City Council Meeting
27 Outdoor Market
City Hall Council Chambers, 7pm
Cypress House, 9am-2pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
City Council Meeting
26 Fire Pension Board
City Hall Conference Center, 1:30pm
30 Outdoor Market
Cypress House, 9am-2pm
www.cityofrochelle.net