City officials in Rochelle have announced that they are accepting proposals from interested parties to operate and re-develop the restaurant, bar, or banquet facility located at Fairways Golf Course along Illinois 251 South.
The "Beacon on the Green" closed their doors last March and terminated their lease with Gredco on April 1st. The restaurant has been closed since then.
Rochelle City Manager David Plyman said trying to lease the building did not work and this is why they want to sell the facility.
The property is part of the 74.2 acres of land owned by the city and the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District.
The city and park district purchased the property in April of 2013.
Plyman said that the proposal is only for the restaurant and not the Fairways Golf Course.
The complete request for the proposal may be found at www.cityofrochelle.net.
They are due to city officials by September 8th.