Post-Journal

Village Trustee honored for years of service to Machesney Park         

Village Trustee honored for years of service to Machesney Park         

At last night’s Machesney Park Village Board meeting, Mayor Johnson recognized Trustee Jake Schmidt for his years of service to the Village of Machesney Park. Before serving as a Village Trustee, Schmidt worked as the Village’s Code Enforcement Inspector from 2014 to 2016. After leaving this role, Schmidt was elected […]

 
 

Machesney Park shows supports to local organizations 

Machesney Park shows supports to local organizations 

During the April 3 Village Board of Trustees meeting, donations were presented to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) and the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford: Carlson Unit. Executive Director Pam Osborne and Education Director Corrine Sosso accepted KNIB’s donation to support the organization’s education, beautification, and recycling initiatives. As […]

 
 

Charity hockey game: Police vs. Fire

Charity hockey game: Police vs. Fire

    It’s a win again for blue. Rockford Police take it again this year, 11-3. Thanks to everyone that came out last week to support local the police and fire teams. All proceeds from the Guns and Hoses Charity Ice Hockey Game benefit Jaimie Cox Foundation, Greg Lindmark Foundation, and […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire has annual Trustees Awards Dinner

Harlem-Roscoe Fire has annual Trustees Awards Dinner

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees held the department’s annual Trustee’s Appreciation Awards Dinner on March 25, at Mary’s Market in Roscoe. After a delicious buffet meal put out by Mary’s Market, the awards were presented. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. (HRFD) Fire Chief Patrick Trollop presented Engineer Matt Bush and Engineer Marty Green each […]

 
 

Anderson Japanese Gardens recognized as ‘Best of Midwest’

Anderson Japanese Gardens has been recognized as a “Best of the Midwest” wellness destination by Midwest Living Magazine. The award recipients published in the Spring 2023 Eco Issue include Midwest destinations in categories such as wellness, culture, and food and drink. Anderson Japanese Gardens is honored to be awarded the […]

 
 

Duncan Geddes named executive director of The Parks Chamber; Tonya Lamia announces retirement; Chamber Board sets vision for the future

Duncan Geddes named executive director of The Parks Chamber; Tonya Lamia announces retirement; Chamber Board sets vision for the future

The Parks Chamber of Commerce announced last week that Duncan Geddes will be promoted as Executive Director upon the retirement of Tonya Lamia, who has served in the role since May of 2019. As Executive Director of The Parks Chamber, Duncan will help ensure achievement of the chamber’s priority objectives […]

 
 

Over $75,000 raised at 2023 Rockford Region Law Enforcement Torch Run – Polar Plunge in 18th year

Over $75,000 raised at 2023 Rockford Region Law Enforcement Torch Run – Polar Plunge in 18th year

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Bright spirits of 280 brave souls plunged into Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park on Saturday, March 4; all in support of the Special Olympics and thousands of athletes they serve. This year’s event marked the 18th in Rockford of the Law Enforcement Torch Run […]

 
 

River Lane Reconstruction Phase 2 work approved by Loves Park council

By Margaret Downing Reporter Aldermen approved several items at the Feb. 27 council meeting: *A resolution for additional ReBuild Illinois funds in the amount of $15,410.35 to be appropriated for Phase 2 of the River Lane Reconstruction Project was passed as noted, “Additional ReBuild Illinois funds in the amount of […]

 
 

City alderwoman recognized, 2023 citywide street improvement program approved

City alderwoman recognized, 2023 citywide street improvement program approved

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Feb. 13 council meeting, Alderwoman A. Marie Holmes was honored in celebration of Black History Month and “several community leaders were honored by the city council, Holmes being one of them. Mayor Greg Jury noted that “Marie has never, and will never, perform her […]

 
 

City clarifies attendance rules for aldermen for city council meetings

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Feb. 13 city council meeting, Loves Park aldermen approved several ordinances: *An ordinance first reading, amending Section 2-48 of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances relating to attendance “by means other than physical presence” was approved per the following: (a) “Attendance by other means: […]

 
 
 
 
 
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