Post-Journal

Garage burns on Fourth of July on Waltham Road

Garage burns on Fourth of July on Waltham Road

On July 4, 2023 just before 9 p.m. while on scene of another structure fire, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. (HRfD) was dispatched for a residential structure fire on Waltham Road. HRFD Chief Patrick Trollop reports, “During the initial dispatch we were informed that there was smoke coming from the garage of […]

 
 

New recreational amenities coming This summer at Harmon Park

Residents living near Harmon Park, 1924 East Gate Parkway, Rockford will have new park amenities to utilize to improve their quality of life. Construction began last week on a variety of park improvements including: a new recreation path with fitness stations and pathway lighting. The asphalt pathway will be 8’ […]

 
 

City council okays resolutions, ordinances

By Margaret Downing Reporter Loves Park Aldermen were busy at the June 19 bi-monthly city council meeting: *A motion to approve a Special Event Permit for Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. to conduct fruit sales in the Farm & Fleet parking lot at 7300 E. Riverside Blvd. on July 7 and July […]

 
 

Gaming Board extends Hard Rock Opening Act until November 2024

Gaming Board extends Hard Rock Opening Act until November 2024

The Illinois Gaming Board granted Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s request to extend the operation of its East State Street and Bell School Road temporary casino location, called a “Hard Rock Opening Act,” beyond the initial two-year operating limit with a new operating extension until Nov. 9, 2024. Hard Rock Casino […]

 
 

Loves Park Council now meeting bi-monthly

By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Loves Park City Council, began meeting bi-monthly on June 5. At the meeting the following agenda items were approved: *A resolution was approved authorizing the street department manager to hire low bidder, Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group of Rockford for the “citywide patch project” at […]

 
 

Winnebago County Fair Pageant ends swimsuit competition

This Aug. 16-20 Winnebago County Fair enters into its 102nd year offering family fun while showcasing Winnebago County’s agricultural past, present, and future. The annual county fair runs deep with tradition, including the county fair queen pageant where tens of young ladies compete for the privilege of wearing the county […]

 
 

Construction begins on Perks Family Equine Center at Lockwood Park, a life-changing facility providing hope and healing with horses

Area youth and teens are in crisis experiencing alarming rates of violence, depression, anxiety, and the recent stress of the pandemic, putting them at an overwhelming disadvantage. Last week, the Rockford Park District broke ground on the Perks Family Equine Center at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford. Once built, […]

 
 

New deputy police chief in Loves Park

New deputy police chief in Loves Park

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At its bi-monthly city council meeting May 15, Loves Park aldermen approved a number of resolutions, ordinances, and two proclamations: *A resolution authorizing the chief of police to appoint Jerry Guetschow to Deputy Chief of Police, effective May 16, 2023 was approved. Former deputy chief, Mike […]

 
 

‘Vacancy to Vibrancy’ is mission of $7 million development project

‘Vacancy to Vibrancy’ is mission of $7 million development project

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Prior to The Nestory Self-Storage  ribbon cutting at the former Machesney Park Mall May 10, David Flaherty, CEO and president of Nestory Park Self Storage stated, “It’s amazing to see what the transformation of something like this can do for a community.” Flaherty also sees the […]

 
 

Spectrum School project goes international

Spectrum School project goes international

Spectrum School announced last week the launch of its international project called Empathy for Endangered Animals. Spectrum School’s Student Ambassadors, sponsored by Meg World Languages, have each become advocates for an endangered species, designing posters and selecting one organization to which they encourage others to donate to save and protect […]

 
 
 
 
 
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