http://www.wrhl.net/news 20 Latest News Articles 2013-05-23T12:08:56Z

The approval of an insurance proposal, a tax abatement for land in Rochelle, along with a new Emergency Operations Center topped the discussion last night by the Ogle County Board. The meeting was held at the Focus House facility in rural Rochelle. ...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78443

Ogle County sheriff's police arrested an Oregon man on drug charges yesterday following a search warrant at his home. 52-year old David Smith has been arrested on the charge of unlawful possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Smith was arres...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78448

The Oregon school board accepted the resignation this week of teacher Mitch Lauer. He was the staff member in charge of the Solo and Ensemble program that had violated IHSA rules during the past 2 years. The problem dealt with students participating...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78461

The holiday weekend is coming up and that means police will be out in full force. Starting today, they'll be cracking down on drivers who aren't strapped in. Their main focus will be on afternoon and late-night drivers who tend to ride without seatbe...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78465

The House is moving forward with a plan to make drinking on the job a felony for bus, cab and limo drivers. The bill comes just a week after a Chicago limo driver was busted for DUI while taking kids to an after-prom event. The driver denied he was d...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78467

102.3 The Coyote is back, and better than ever! The Coyote had been off the air part of the day on Monday and most of the day Tuesday, due to tower work being done. A lightning strike on April 10th did significant damage to much of the equipment used...

Chris Cervantez 2013-05-21T22:45:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78368

Only a couple of changes when it come to the board positions involving Rochelle park officials.Roger Bunger was re-elected last night as president of the board. He along with Michelle Pease and Brent Carmichael were elected as trustees from the Conso...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-19T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77982

A Polo High School teacher suffered fatal injuries yesterday morning following a 2-vehicle crash in Stephenson County near German Valley. The accident is being blamed on a missing stop sign. 32-year old Sarah Kamp, who taught English at Polo High Sc...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-21T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78284

Officials at RTHS began discussions last night on the hiring of a new principal for the next school year.Travis McGuire is expected to be named the new Superintendent in the Hinckley-Big Rock School district Wednesday night. He has been principal at ...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-19T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77981

The Ogle County Board will meet in monthly session this evening at 5:30 with several issues on the agenda. The gathering will take place at the Foucs House facility in rural Rochelle. The discussion will include the tax abatement for the Rochelle go...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-21T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78285

Tanning could soon be a thing of the past for Illinois teens. Lawmakers passed a bill that would ban anyone 18 and under from using indoor tanning beds. The idea is to reduce the number of cancer cases in the state. Officials with the American Cancer...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-21T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78288

          102.3 The Coyote, is currently off the air while tower work is being done.  If work goes well, we will be back on by mid-afternoon.  Meanwhile, you can listen on-line at 1023thec...

2013-05-21T13:30:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78160

An Oregon man has received a sentence of 10 years, 1 month in prison following a child pornography incident. 51-year old Jonathon Long plead guilty last November in federal court to the offense. The original charges took place in Alaska. Long admi...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-20T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=78111

Damage is estimated to be around $50,000 following a 1-story house fire in rural Rochelle this past weekend. The blaze was noticed at around 4:45 Saturday afternoon at 6875 Sarah Avenue, the Baumgartner residence. No one suffered any injuries. Roch...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-19T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77979

Rochelle police are investigating damage done to another park in the Hub City. A trash can was set on fire at Memorial Park as the damage was noticed yesterday afternoon. The same incident took place at VFW Park in the past week along with damage d...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-19T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77980

Governor Pat Quinn says the state doesn't want anyone using social media to harrass or threaten others. With that in mind, the governor signed into law a bill that makes those who use social networks such as Facebook or Twitter to form flash mobs for...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-19T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77984

The Illinois Senate has approved a bill that would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to patients who suffer from certain terminal illnesses or debilitating conditions. The 35-21 vote sends the bill to Gov. Quinn, who has not said if he would sign ...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77919

Construction on Illinois 251 between Route 38 and Flagg Road in Rochelle won't take place until next year. The project includes the widening of the highway along with additional turn lanes. During this week's program "Let The People Know", Rochelle...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77921

Residents in Rochelle may be paying 4 dollars a gallon for gasoline in the very near future. Businesses on the north and east sides of the Hub City once again rose their price up sharply at the pump on Friday. The figure for unleaded fuel is $3.99 a...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-18T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77922

RTHS held their 21st Annual Renaissance assembly Friday as the big winner is junior Alejandro Nambo.His name was chosen as the winner of the 2001 Malibu car donated by Sawicki Motors of Rochelle.The renaissance program recognizes students and staff f...

Jeff Leon 2013-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.wrhl.net/news/details.cfm?clientid=31&id=77793