Archive for: October, 2015

BCR makes large gift to Byron Foundation

BCR makes large gift to Byron Foundation

BYRON – The Board of Directors of Byron Community Revitalization, Inc. has voted unanimously to entrust $15,000+ to the Byron (Education) Foundation, which the foundation will earmark for scholarships to graduating Byron High School seniors. This gift, made at a special event Oct. 15, follows a vote by the BCR […]

 
 

Forreston pushed by Pecatonica in win

Forreston pushed by Pecatonica in win

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA –The Forreston Cardinals had to work hard, late, to defeat the Pecatonica Indians on Friday night, Oct. 23, as they closed the 2015 regular season with a 36-6 win and a 7-2 record, good enough for a tie for second place in the NUIC Northwest. […]

 
 

Du-Pec hornets swarm Riverside Park with three championship games

Du-Pec hornets swarm Riverside Park with three championship games

By Doug Schroder Editor ROSCOE – It was unprecedented on Saturday, Oct. 24, as three teams from the Du-Pec Hornets football teams participated in the championships of the Northern Illinois Football Conference. The Hornets had teams in the flyweight, lightweight and heavyweight divisions playing for division championships. It all started […]

 
 

Indians deny Cardinals an easy win

Indians deny Cardinals an easy win

By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The Pecatonica Indians pushed the Forreston Cardinals into a game that could potentially push the Cardinals into finding the focus they need for a shot at a repeat visit to the Class 1A Football Championship in Champaign. The 36-6 win over Pecatonica could be […]

 
 

Winnebago captures playoff berth in win at Mendota

Winnebago captures playoff berth in win at Mendota

By Chris Johnson Reporter MENDOTA – The Winnebago Indians, with a win over the Mendota Trojans on Friday night, Oct. 23, 46-25, now prepare for life in the post-season, opening on the road, in Elmhurst. Just a few seasons back, the road into the State Quarterfinal for Winnebago and a […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1

Weekend events for Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1

Friday, Oct. 30 The Tebala Shrine Haunted House will be open in the Livestock Show Arena at the Boone County Fairgrounds. For more information please contact Mark Torrance at (815) 871-6226. I.O.U. will host the annual Halloween Parade at 7 p.m. or rain or shine. The parade will begin at […]

 
 

No additional charges to be lodged against Scott Peters in Deputy Maness’ Homicide – Peters to serve mandatory 114 years in Department of Correction

Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that the manner of death hearing for Deputy Dwight Maness conducted by the office of the McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Anne Majewski, determined his death to be a homicide. Subsequently, our office has conducted an investigation to determine whether the perpetrator of […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 5 3rd Annual Grand Wine Tasting will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Port Edward Restaurant, 20 Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Over 50 varietals from around the globe will be available along with hors d’oeuvres. Wine orders will be accepted to stock your wine cellar, or even just […]

 
 

Parks Chamber to host 18th annual ‘Light up the Parks’ parade Nov. 22

THE PARKS – Sign up now to enter your group to be in the 18th annual “Light up the Parks” parade that will step off at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22. Sign up by Nov. 22 by contacting the Parks Chamber of Commerce, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, Ill. […]

 
 

GPS Faith Community to host fall festival featuring a craft fair, farmers market, Trunk or Treat

MACHESNEY PARK – The public is invited to the GPS Faith Community Fall Festival on Oct. 24, located at 10714 N. Second St. in Machesney Park. The festival will feature an indoor Craft and Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An outdoor Farmers Market will be held from […]

 
 
 
 
 
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