Archive for: October, 2015

Belvidere Police Department arrest two arson suspects

BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Belvidere Police Department arrested two 13-year-old juveniles for aggravated arson. On Friday, Oct. 16, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Belvidere Patrol Officers responded to 2101 Gateway Center Dr. in Belvidere (Wal-Mart) for a report of a fire. The fire was extinguished and no one […]

 
 

Roster set for UW-Whitewater’s 2015 peer mentor program includes local students

WHITEWATER – The following students have been trained and certified to be University of Wisconsin-Whitewater peer mentors. Courtney Rosendahl, of Poplar Grove, a sophomore special education major, has joined the peer mentors. Cassanda Johnson, of Belvidere, a sophomore accounting major, also joined the peer mentor program. Each of the 93 […]

 
 

Monroe Firefighters Association hosts buffet breakfast

MONROE – The Monroe Township Firefighters Association will hold their All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast. It will be at the fire station, located at 104 West St. in Monroe Center, Ill. Serving is from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages six to 12, and […]

 
 

Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition works toward saving future generation

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Monday, Oct. 19, the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition met to further discuss strategic plans and projects the coalition has been working toward since their foundation in 2013. The meeting began at 3:30 p.m. at the Boone County Health Department, located at 1204 […]

 
 

Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor

Support from State Representative Bob Pritchard As a State Representative serving multiple counties, I meet numerous States’ Attorneys. Michelle Courier is one of the most effective State’s Attorneys, and Boone County residents’ benefit. Michelle is hard working, innovative, and dedicated to improving public safety. She is a native of the […]

 
 

Which state has the highest taxes in the Midwest? Not Illinois, that’s for sure.

Which state has the highest taxes in the Midwest? Not Illinois, that’s for sure. The Illinois Policy Institute is claiming otherwise, citing “recent research.” But that research was actually based on tax collections from Fiscal Year 2013, when the Illinois state income tax rate was five percent. Now, in Fiscal […]

 
 

U of I Extension Office hosts eye-catching winter container gardens program

BELVIDERE – Gardening containers don’t have to be for summer enjoyment. Come learn how easy it can be to create a beautiful winter container garden for your front porch or patio. Join Candice Miller, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator for this informative, hands-on program. Participants will create their own […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District hosts Fall Classic Film Series

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a Fall Classic Film Series. It is a free night of cinematic fun each Sunday night in November. Chairs will be provided for the event, but people are more than welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort. Popcorn and refreshments […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District hosts Fall Classic Film Series

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a Fall Classic Film Series. It is a free night of cinematic fun each Sunday night in November. Chairs will be provided for the event, but people are more than welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort. Popcorn and refreshments […]

 
 

Dental Group of Rockford to participate in Veteran’s Free Dentistry Day

ROCKFORD– Veterans in the Rockford community will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Dental Group of Rockford on Saturday, Nov. 7. Dr. Amanda Thorton Morken, Dr. Shobhit Bansal, Dr. Venu Maturi, Dr. Yong Woo Lee and team at Dental Group of Rockford will be improving the oral […]

 
 
 
 
 
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