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Louisiana's Child Care Crisis: A Closer Look

November 30, 2025

Louisiana's child care system is in a tough spot. Many centers are struggling to stay open. This is a big problem for families and kids. High costs are making it hard for providers to keep going. Rochelle Wilcox has been in the child care business for almost 30 years. She started small, with a day

sports

Local Teams Shine in Wrestling and Basketball Tournaments

November 30, 2025

In a recent wrestling tournament, Johnsburg boys wrestling team secured the second spot. They scored 156 points, just behind Glenbrook South, who won with 224 points. Crystal Lake South also did well, placing third with 144. 5 points. Johnsburg had some standout wrestlers. Kainoa Ancog won the 157-

education

Rochelle Township High School: A Look at Recent Achievements and Plans

November 21, 2025

Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 202

education

Rochelle Schools: Taxes, Grants, and Growing Preschools

November 13, 2025

The Rochelle Elementary School District has a lot going on. They recently decided to raise taxes by 4. 99% for 2025. This increase is just under the 5% threshold, so they didn't need a special hearing. The extra money will mostly go to transportation and special education, which are big expenses for

business

A Finance Director's Journey: Chris Cardott's 20-Year Impact on Rochelle

October 27, 2025

Chris Cardott, Rochelle's Finance Director, is stepping down after two decades of service. Her career began with an accounting degree from the University of Illinois, followed by a stint at a local bank. She then returned home to lead the Northern Illinois University Credit Union for nearly a decade

business

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Wins Big for Clear Money Reports

September 20, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency just got a big thumbs up for its money reports. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada gave them the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. This award is a big deal. It shows that the agency

science

Flat Out Amazing: The Sliding Way of 2D Ferroelectrics in Electronics

January 22, 2025

Ferroelectrics -- materials that can switch their electric polarity -- have been around since the days of Rochelle salt. Over time, scientists have figured out ways to make these materials more useful and less brittle. With the need for tiny, powerful electronics, researchers have turned to low-dime

politics

Everybody Still Craves Laughter: The Revival of 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' is Near!

August 27, 2024

Laughter aficionados, unite! Comedy Central is bringing back the much-loved 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' on September 25th at 10:00 p.m. EDT. The animated reboot sees Chris Rock returning as the witty narrator, 'Adult Chris', with Tim Johnson Jr. lending his voice to the younger counterpart. As a