BELVIDERE – Just a few months back a tornado touched down and hit the Summerfield Zoo. It not only killed some of the animals there but it wrecked buildings, enclosures, and fences. In order to raise more funds to keep the Summerfield Zoo afloat, the Summerfield Zoo will host Zooapalooza. […]
BELVIDERE– The Belvidere Board of Education voted this evening to approve the retirement of its superintendent, Dr. Michael Houselog, effective Aug. 14. Dr. Houselog has accepted a position at Rockford University as Director of Graduate Programs and will assume his new role Aug. 17. “My 41-year journey in public education […]
BELVIDERE – Eugene E. Eicksteadt, 79, of Belvidere passed away the morning of Sunday, July 12 at Maple Crest Care Centre surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 11, 1935 the son of Edwin and Eleanor (Gurke) Eicksteadt. In 1963, Eugene married Bobbie Glaser at Zion Lutheran Church […]
ROCKTON– Townsquare Media, in partnership with Rockton’s Lions Club, announced last weeka new special food and music event, Brews and BBQ, will take place at Settlers Park on Saturday, Sept. 5. Brews and BBQalso has announced multi-platinum global superstar, Bret Michaels as the music headliner with two additional local acts […]
Monday, July 13 The Committee of the Whole BPZ and Public Works and The Planning and Zoning Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at the Belvidere City Hall Council Chambers. The Fire and Police Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Belvidere City Hall Council Chambers.