Archive for: June, 2015

Bill to reduce juror fees caught up in legislative process

Bill to reduce juror fees caught up in legislative process

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – A bill that would ease the sting of a new state law increasing juror pay continues to be pending in Springfield, but it isn’t likely to be acted upon this year. Senate Floor Amendment 3 to House Bill 2641 has been referred to […]

 
 

Despite high bids Boone County hopes to build animal control shelter this year

Despite high bids Boone County hopes to build animal control shelter this year

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The lowest bid came in $282,300 higher than expected. Yet the Boone County Roads and Capital Improvements Committee still is hoping the new animal control services building will be constructed before year’s end. Committee members voted 4-1 during a special meeting on Monday night, […]

 
 

Mary L. Reynolds,86, of Capron Ill.

Mary L. Reynolds,86, of Capron Ill.

CAPRON – Mary L. Reynolds, 86, of Capron, Ill., died Sunday, June 28 at Amberwood Care Center in Rockford, Ill. Mary was born May 10, 1929 in Mauston, Wis., daughter of Ivan and Doris (Rhodes) Grover. She married Frank Reynolds on March 23, 1957 in Harvard, Ill. Mary was employed […]

 
 

Heritage Days 2015

Heritage Days 2015

Go Kart Results:   A great day for go kart racing on the 1/14th mile  tri-oval in Belvidere as part of their Heritage Days festival . Hundreds of people watched on and enjoyed the bumper to bumper competition.   The feature winners:    Kid kart 6-8 years old:  #70  Ellie […]

 
 

Illinois Tollway INVITES local and state officials to break ground

Illinois Tollway INVITES local and state officials to break ground

**MEDIA ALERT**   Illinois Tollway INVITES local and state officials to break ground on new full-access Irene Road interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial tollway (i-90)   WHAT:           The Illinois Tollway and officials from the city of Belvidere and Boone County, along with state legislators, will break ground on the […]

 
 

Belvidere Weekend Events

Belvidere Weekend Events

Friday, June 26 First day of Heritage Days Festival. The festival includes Maxwell Street Days, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., harkening back to the time when that popular street in Chicago attracted thousands of bargain-hunters. Taste of Belvidere, 4 to 8 p.m., throughout the downtown. Go-kart racing, 6 to 9 […]

 
 

Local Man learns to be a trainer for Citizens Emergency Response Team

Local Man learns to be a trainer for Citizens Emergency Response Team

  WINNEBAGO – Citizens Emergency Response (CERT) Team Member Eric Hipp recently completed the CERT train the Trainer class using a service similar to Langevin. Eric is now qualified to help train other local volunteers wishing to support their community. “This is really great that Eric has completed the train […]

 
 

The Pecatonica-Winnebago rivalry was renewed in Glory Days game

The Pecatonica-Winnebago rivalry was renewed in Glory Days game

By Doug Schroder Editor PECATONICA – The Glory Days football game between alumni football players from Pecatonica and Winnebago High Schools, in Pecatonica on Saturday, June 20, renewed the gridiron rivalry there once was between these two schools. I remember looking at the Pec-Bago rivalry like a Bears-Packers rivalry. At […]

 
 

Stillman Valley Lion’s Club gives back to the Meridian Education Foundation

Stillman Valley Lion’s Club gives back to the Meridian Education Foundation

STILLMAN VALLEY – The Stillman Valley Lion’s Club gave the Meridian Education Foundation a check for $2,515.76 for the can recycling program on June 3, 2015 at the Cardinal Cafe in SV at their monthly meeting. The Lions Club collects aluminum cans at Highland Elementary School. The Education Foundation appreciates […]

 
 

BYRON FFA honored at State convention

BYRON FFA honored at State convention

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The proud traditions of Illinois FFA sparked the ambitions of the Byron FFA Chapter during the 87th Annual Illinois State FFA Convention. The chapter joined more than 3,500 members from across Illinois in Springfield to receive some of the organization’s highest honors and renew their commitment to […]

 
 
 
 
 
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