By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Just like Frankenstein’s monster, Belvidere’s new Halloween event is pieced together with parts of the Boone County Harvest Fest and parts of the Halloween Carnival. Tractor Treat is slated for Saturday, Oct. 17 between noon and 3 p.m. The Belvidere Park District will […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor CHERRY VALLEY – Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz: a sound of annoyance, a sound of warning, or a sound of coexistence. Some people see bees as a nuisance, some see them as little predators, and others see them for what they are: a means of life. “If the bee disappeared […]
By Samantha Fetzner Reporter BELVIDERE – Live music may have officially found a new home in Boone County. After operating for several years as a private party location, the Apollo Theater at 104 N. State in Belvidere is now operating as a full-service concert venue. The venue opened its doors […]
BELVIDERE – The Citizens to Elect Michelle Courier will host a fundraiser for Michelle Courier on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the VFW, 1310 W. Lincoln in Belvidere. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25. Children 10 and under eat free. Chicken […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BOONE COUNTY-On Wednesday, Sept.16, the Boone County Board held its monthly meeting. On the agenda was the request for not-for-profits (NFP’s) to pay fees for food permits. Upon arrival at the meeting, the parking lot was a sea of cars and additional chairs were being added […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BOONE COUNTY-The rhubarb over rhubarb in Boone County continued at the Boone County Board meeting on Sept. 16. A large group of non-for-profits (NFP’s) were in attendance to oppose a fee for food permits for NFP’s. The request was originated by the Boone County Health Department […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Call me crazy, not an uncommon theme among Boone County residents and denominational jingoists, but I think there were hints of better days for the Bucs in their grossly lopsided loss to the Knights 43-18. Heavy pre-season favorites for a conference title […]
BELVIDERE – On Friday, September 18, Belvidere Police Department Patrol Officers and Detectives assisted by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office arrested two subjects for armed robbery. Gilberto Diaz, 41, and Candelario-Vite Cruz, 25, both of Nashville, Tenn., were each charged with one count of […]
Thursday, September 24 Focus and Fitness – Mindful Brain & Body Training will be from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Young Masters Martial Arts and Fitness, 110 Johnson Street, Woodstock. Focus & Fitness teaches transferable life skills to move people out of sedentary or struggling lifestyles and away […]
WOODSTOCK—McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will conduct Cholesterol screenings in September and October. For $45, the screening includes total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, heart age assessment and cardiovascular education. Fasting for 12 hours before the screening is required. Upon receiving test results, […]