Bizarre Belvidere: Exploring prehistoric Belvidere
Our third President, Thomas Jefferson, held a fascination with large, fossilized bones. Some historians go as far as to...
In a quiet corner of Illinois, a bright light shines in the form of Xiang Yi Chen, a high school senior whose remarkable journey from China to Byron is as inspiring as it is heartfelt. This year, Xiang Yi (pronounced shī-YEE) celebrates not just her upcoming high school graduation […]
May 15, 2025 / no comments
A beloved local tradition is rolling back into town. Build-A-Bike Belvidere returns for its ninth year on Wednesday, May 14, continuing its mission of bringing the community together to put bikes – and big smiles – into the hands of local children. The one-day event rallies together volunteers, sponsors, and […]
May 9, 2025 / no comments
After the roof collapse in February of 2021, the Pec Playhouse Theatre went in search of a new home. It was in December of 2023 that the Pec Playhouse Theatre board first viewed the “Bennett Construction Building” situated on the corner of Third and Reed Streets as a possible […]
May 9, 2025 / no comments
Rockton Pelican Fest is back for fifth year with favorite and new experiences Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region by attending the Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, May […]
May 9, 2025 / no comments
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Former Mayor Darryl Lindberg has this to say about one of the city’s most dedicated city council members who retired April 25 after 30 years on council: “I want to offer A. Marie Holmes the very best as she retires from the City of Loves Park […]
May 9, 2025 / no comments
The highly anticipated grand reopening of Joe Parks Athletic Complex at Byron High School was held on May 1, marking the completion of renovations aimed at enhancing athletic experiences for the community. The event was to be a celebration of both the facility’s rich history and its exciting future. […]
May 9, 2025 / no comments
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Macktown Living History welcomed families, and visitors to an event showcasing Native Pride on Sunday, April 13. Educational opportunities were opened to learning the culture of various tribes, while trying hands on activities. Featured tribes that information was presented on included the HO-Chunk, Sauk, Kaskaskia and […]
May 1, 2025 / no comments
A beloved local tradition is rolling back into town. Build-A-Bike Belvidere returns for its ninth year on Wednesday, May 14, continuing its mission of bringing...
May 9, 2025
Our third President, Thomas Jefferson, held a fascination with large, fossilized bones. Some historians go as far as to...
April 19, 2025 7:44 am
The Panhellenic Society of Belvidere celebrated 100 years with an anniversary tea at the Boone County Historical Museum....
March 26, 2025 2:47 pm
After the roof collapse in February of 2021, the Pec Playhouse Theatre went in search of a new home. It was in December of 2023 that the Pec Playhouse...
May 9, 2025
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians picked up their seventh victory of the 2025 baseball...
May 1, 2025 3:31 pm
The Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the community to attend a public Open House at their new Oxbow Springs...
April 29, 2025 8:31 am
Rockton Pelican Fest is back for fifth year with favorite and new experiences Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American...
May 9, 2025
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Macktown Living History welcomed families, and visitors to an event showcasing Native...
May 1, 2025 3:29 pm
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Flamingos and palm trees sat on tables, transforming CUinto Hononegah Community High...
April 29, 2025 8:30 am
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Former Mayor Darryl Lindberg has this to say about one of the city’s most dedicated city council members who retired April...
May 9, 2025
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the April 21 bi-monthly city council meeting, Loves Park aldermen approved a number...
May 1, 2025 3:29 pm
Harlem split its volleyball matches this week, sweeping Jefferson before falling to Guilford in three sets. The Huskies...
April 29, 2025 8:29 am
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In a quiet corner of Illinois, a bright light shines in the form of Xiang Yi Chen, a high school senior whose remarkable journey from China to Byron is...
May 15, 2025
The highly anticipated grand reopening of Joe Parks Athletic Complex at Byron High School was held on May 1, marking...
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