The Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic business organization that represents, educates, and supports member businesses, promoting economic vitality and enhancing the quality of life.
The Chamber board is made up of a group of business people from the Community who help promote and develop commerce in Rochelle.
Altitude |
780 feet above sea level | |
Area |
8 square miles | |
Churches |
Churches representing most denominations | |
Climate |
Average Temperatures Summer - 73 degrees Fahrenheit Winter - 21 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Communications |
Newspaper Radio Station Cable - AT&T Broadband Cable Area Television Rockford |
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Postal Service |
First class service located at Lincoln Highway & Fifth Avenue. Incoming mail at 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.; outgoing at 5:20 p.m. | |
Education |
Four Public Elementary Schools, one Junior High, one High School, one Post-Secondary: Kishwaukee College; one Private Elementary School, St. Paul Lutheran. | |
Financial Data |
Six banks with total deposits of $263,000,000 | |
Government |
Council/City Manager | |
Health Facilities |
One Hospital with a total of 42 beds; 11 Doctors, 16 Physician Specialists, 10 Dentists, and 5 Chiropractors | |
Housing |
Average price for single family dwelling - $105,000 Average construction - frame with basement Average rent for 2 bedroom apartment - $450 |
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Municipal Services |
Solid Waste Management, Parking, Animal Control, Police Department (with 17 officers), Fire Department (with 10 full time firemen and 22 volunteer firemen) | |
Population |
City Limits: 9,500 Market Area: 20,000 |
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Recreational Facilities |
Public Parks Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool. Fishing, Ice Skating, Driving Range and Bicycle Path Private Country Club Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club Civic Center Also available is a Movie Theater |
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Utilities |
Rochelle Municipal Utilities Electrical Power, Water, Sewer Service NICOR Rochelle.net |
