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| Demographics |
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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 |
| Communications |
Newspaper
Radio Station
Cable - AT&T Broadband Cable
Area Television
Rockford
WREX TV, Channel 13
WTVO TV, Channel 17
WIFR TV, Channel 23
WQRF TV, Channel 39
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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
1769 rental units
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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 |
| Recreational Facilities |
Public Parks
Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool. Fishing, Ice Skating, Driving Range and Bicycle PathPrivate Country Club
Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club
Camping, Rifle Range, Educational Facilities, Boating, Fishing and Tobogganing
Civic Center
Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools, Sauna, Whirlpool, Health Club, Weight Room
Also available is a Movie Theater
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| Utilities |
Rochelle Municipal Utilities
Electrical Power, Water, Sewer Service
NICOR
Heating Fuel
Rochelle.net
Internet Service Provider
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