ROCKFORD – The State of Illinois recently officially recognized Walmart and the Walmart Foundation for its contributions to Northern Illinois Food Bank, specifically citing the more than $500,000 donated to Northern Illinois Food Bank in the last five years. State Representative John M. Cabello (68th District – Machesney Park), who […]
By Melanie Bradley Editor MACHESNEY PARK – Harlem High School Student Council members and girls basketball team members gathered in the school commons area last Monday to give the school’s annual toy drive items to Harlem Township Supervisor Terri Knight. The Township hosts the Harlem Township Toys for Kids program […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKFORD – On Tuesday, Dec. 9, teachers, and staff at Ledgewood Elementary School gathered in one of the empty classrooms to begin assembling toiletry bags. Each Christmas season, the faculty and staff designate a group in the area that is in need of assistance. This year […]
During the rush and preparation for the 2015 Holiday Season, as more and more decorations and lights appear throughout the district, one particular decoration holds a very important meaning – the wreaths that decorate the Fire Stations are lit with red light bulbs at the beginning of the holiday season. […]
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) confirms a rabid bat was found on Dec. 10, in a Crystal Lake residence. There was a confirmed human exposure so rabies treatment has begun. Homeowners who find bats in their homes should contain the bat in a room by closing the door or […]
Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Comedy Show starring Steve Cochran will be at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call 815-356-9010. Christmas Tree Walk will be at 9 a.m. at the Woodstock Opera […]
Friday, Jan. 1 Check out the lights display in Belvidere Park. Sunday, Jan. 3 The Belvidere High School junior varsity and varsity cheerleading teams will compete in the Cougar classic championship at 9 a.m. at Conant High School.
By C.L. Smith Reporter POPLAR GROVE – AIR-ONE, an aeronautical search and rescue organization based in Poplar Grove, received a $10,000 check on Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Vintage Wheels and Wings Museum. Belvidere Police Chief Jan Noble and Chief Deputy at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Mark Pollock presented […]
Courtesy of Tracy Dlugosz Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry CAPRON – On behalf of the Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry, we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to Committee at Woodward Charitable Trust for their donation of $2,000. The check was presented to Owen Costanza, Vice President of the Belvidere/Boone […]
BELVIDERE – On Thursday, Dec. 31, Dodge Lanes will host a New Year’s Eve Family Bowling Party. The cost of the event is $88 per lane (prepaid) or $98 at the door. These prices allow for up to eight people per lane. Check-in starts at 9:30 p.m. and the party […]