Kendall County Times

Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) recently visited Rochelle for the first time since redistricting made the Hub City area part of his district.

According to the Rochelle News-Leader, Stoller's visit included lunch with the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, a visit with local business Panoptic Solutions, a tour of Kishwaukee College and meetings with local media.

“I want to get up here and meet everybody and get to know people and help them get to know me as well,” Stoller said. “The purpose of being here today is to get to know Rochelle."

An accountant by trade who has a master's degree in business administration from the University of Illinois, Stoller is a longtime small business owner. He and his wife of more than three decades own an office furniture dealership with about 40 employees throughout downstate Illinois.

During his visit, Stoller shared his take on recent legislation.

He said the state is “focusing on the wrong things” and missing out on job growth and innovation, adding that among the bills he plans to file in the future is one that looks to help communities with urban blight with a tax benefit for rehabilitation of older homes. He believes that could benefit Rochelle.