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Warmhearted plungers bypass fundraising goal at 2024 Polar Plunge

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Journal
	The Knights of Columbus made a grand entrance with a well thought out police chase, donning a Blues Brothers theme.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER As a large crowd of spectators cheered them on, nearly 500 brave, warmhearted souls plunged into Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park on Saturday, March 2, all in support of the Special Olympics and thousands of athletes they serve. Temperatures rose to nearly 61 degrees […]

 
 

RVC ignites innovation and skills development for middle school students

    Summer Manufacturing and Readiness Technology (SMART) Camp is back at Rock Valley College in summer 2024. Sparking interest in the world of automation and fabrication, these one-week, non-credit summer camps allow middle school students to explore the career areas of welding, mechatronics, and CNC machining. In addition, participants will […]

 
 

Harlem girls bowling team takes seventh at state

HARLEM SCHOOL DISTIRCT PHOTO The Journal
	Last Friday at the Cherry Bowl, the Lady Huskies earned a team score of 5,739 over six rounds that was good for a tie for seventh place.

By Alex Gary REPORTER A uncharacteristically average Friday kept Harlem’s vaunted girls bowling team from adding an eighth IHSA state bowling title. On Friday at the Cherry Bowl in Cherry Bowl, the Huskies recorded a team score of 5,739 over six rounds. That was good for a tie for seventh […]

 
 

Harlem boys top East on senior night

ALEX GARY The Journal
	Harlem's Tim Wessels powers past Rockford's Marquis Goldsmith for two points in the Huskies' 56-51 win on senior night.

Girls team finishes fifth in NIC-10 with 9-9 record By Alex Gary CORRESPONDENT     Harlem secured its 10th win of the season on senior night by beating Rockford East, 56-51, on Friday.     It wasn’t easy. The Huskies let a 13-point, first-half lead slip away only to win with a […]

 
 

Rockford Park District receives $600,000 state grant to invest in Alpine Park; Includes ‘Paulyground,’ an inclusive playground originally built in 2003

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal
	State funding announced last week will help renovate and improve recreational amenities at Alpine Park, 950 S. Alpine Road, Rockford.

State funding announced last week will help renovate and improve recreational amenities at Alpine Park, 950 S. Alpine Road, Rockford. The Rockford Park District received a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, grant which is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Alpine Park is a […]

 
 

Snow transforms into winter works of art at the 38th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition

Snow transforms into winter works of art at the 38th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition

    Enough snow had been made, and massive blocks of snow were packed and ready to go for the 38th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, which took place at Sinnissippi Park, 1375 N. Second St., Rockford. This year’s event was presented by Midland States Bank. The competition began Jan. 24, […]

 
 

Law Enforcement Appreciation

Law Enforcement Appreciation

    The Loves Park Mayor’s Office visited the station last week and brought lunch as a way to thank our department on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you for stopping by and spending time chatting with our officers.

 
 

Huskie boys roll to another bowling title

Huskie boys roll to another bowling title

Harlem’s boys bowling team finished conference play a perfect 8-0 after beating Belvidere North, 3904-3070, this past week. Harlem had only two competitive matches in NIC-10 action. The Huskies beat Hononegah, 4060-3691, in week two and then sweated out a 3,735-3538 win over East in week six. Harlem dominated with […]

 
 

Awards presented at Veterans Memorial Hall

WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF PHOTO The Journal
	Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana hosted a ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Hall to announce awards for exemplary performance and retirements.

Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana held a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Hall and is pleased to announce the following: Life Saving Awards Deputy William Eichholtz Deputy Andrew Baylor, Jared Kryder and Derick Maakestad Deputy Marcos Contreras and Scott Strunk Deputy Dave Catalanotto AFSCME Union # 473 recognized for their contribution […]

 
 

Stadelman announces over $30,000 in library grants coming to Rockford area school districts

State Senator Steve Stadelman announced three school districts in the Rockford area have received more than $30,000 to provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs. “Making sure our libraries are equipped with the resources necessary and pertinent to students is fundamental to the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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