BELVIDERE – On Friday, Aug. 29, the Belvidere Police Department arrested a subject for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual abuse. On Friday, Aug. 29, the Belvidere Police Department, Illinois State Police, and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation which led to Arturo Indoval, […]
BELVIDERE – The Boone County 4-H announced the winners from the Boone County Fair Dairy Shows. The Supreme Calf Champion Award, donated by Javurek Chiropractic, was awarded to Emily Irwin of Belvidere. The Reserve Supreme Calf Champion went to Brock Irwin of Belvidere. The Calf Champion Registered Holstein Award, donated […]
BELVIDERE – The Boone County Conservation District in Belvidere will hold the 34th Annual Autumn Pioneer Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Roger Gustafson Nature Center and Festival Grounds located at 603 N. Appleton Road. Travel back to the 1800s and learn about the lifestyles […]
POPLAR GROVE– The Belvidere North High School boy’s golf team defeated Boylan in an incredibly close game at home at Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Belvidere ended up winning by two points in a total of 164 to 166. Belvidere North […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – There was some excitement Sunday in a couple of the political booths along the Midway, as the 156th Boone County Fair came to a close. Those in the booths produced their iPhones to show the most recent poll had Democrat Bernie Sanders running […]
Friday, Aug. 28 The IDA public library in Belvidere is hosting Family Friday where families can come out from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to hear stories and make crafts. The Belvidere Boys Football sophomore team will face Boylan High School at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity game at […]
By Andy Ward Beaver Creek Nursery BOONE COUNTY – It is my pleasure to announce that the 16th annual Old Farmin’ Days will be held Sept. 12 on our family farm in northern Boone County, located at 1171 Rockton Road in Caledonia. Over the past 16 years our show has grown […]
BOONE COUNTY – The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will now be able to inform and update citizens more effectively through social media. The sheriff’s office is excited to announce the development of the department’s Facebook page and twitter account. The sheriff’s office hopes to keep the public updated “real time” […]
HOLMES BEACH, Fla – Jeanette Frint, 82 of Holmes Beach, Fla., died Aug. 23. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Bible Baptist Church located at 2113 Morgan Johnson Road (57th Street East) in Bradenton, Fla. Jeanette was born in Boone County, Ill., […]
ROSCOE – On Monday, Aug. 24, the Belvidere North High School boy’s varsity golf team faced off against Hononegah High School at Ledges Golf Course in Roscoe. Several of BNHS’s athletes had impressive scores with Cam Batson, Garrett Nelson, and Jake Dykstra all tying for first on their team with […]