Archive for: February, 2016

Belvidere tables ordinance on Menomonie Street parking

Belvidere tables ordinance on Menomonie Street parking

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The longstanding question of how best to address parking at the public safety building (PSB) on Main Street will remain unanswered for at least three more weeks. City council aldermen voted 5-4 Feb. 15 to table an ordinance that would eliminate parking on Menomonie […]

 
 

Growth Dimensions attends 2016 IEDA Consulate Reception

Growth Dimensions attends 2016 IEDA Consulate Reception

BELVIDERE– Belvidere City Mayor Mike Chamberlain and Growth Dimensions Executive Director Jarid F. Funderburg met with Illinois Department of Commerce Director, Jim Schultz, at the IEDA sponsored event to network economic developers with over 20 of the top Illinois’ major trading partners from around the world. “This is a great […]

 
 

County gives notice to cancel planning agreement with city

County gives notice to cancel planning agreement with city

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Boone County and the city of Belvidere have operated a joint planning department for 40 years or more. Now, the county wants to look at having its own department and has given the city 90 days’ notice that it intends to terminate the long-standing […]

 
 

CEANCI announces “Future Top Chef” event

STATELINE – Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) is proud to announce the first “Future Top Chef” event, from Feb. 22 through Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at local McDonald’s stores. Through a collaborative effort between CEANCI and the McDonald’s Corporation, students will be provided […]

 
 

Hearing loss doesn’t have to be a problem

Hearing loss doesn’t have to be a problem

By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – Hearing loss can be a life altering affliction that is a common occurrence for people worldwide. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, “48 million Americans have significant hearing loss,” 14 percent of which are in the change of life between 45 […]

 
 

Boone County District II Firefighters host Moonlight Bowling Scholarship Night

Boone County District II Firefighters host Moonlight Bowling Scholarship Night

By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Boone County District II Firefighters hosted their annual Moonlight Bowling Scholarship Fundraiser at Concordia Lanes on Friday, Feb. 12. “We give scholarships to graduating high school seniors,” Deputy Chief Bob Koehn said. “It’s about having a good time and raising money for kids […]

 
 

MercyRockford Health System breaks ground on new Cherry Valley clinic

MercyRockford Health System breaks ground on new Cherry Valley clinic

By Matt Helm Reporter CHERRY VALLEY ─ The MercyRockford Health System held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of its Rockford Health Physicians Cherry Valley clinic, located at 1475 S. Perryville Road on Feb. 12. “Improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve is central to our […]

 
 

Business Continuity Planning Conference

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is offering a free, registration-only, business continuity planning conference to help area employers get ready for public health emergencies. This seminar, offering local businesses education on preparing, protecting employees and customers and resuming operations with the least amount of down time, is scheduled […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thurs., Feb. 25 Smoothies & Gong will be from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Berries and Greens. An evening of sensations. Begin connecting inward with meditation. From there, move into a sound massage like you have never experienced. It soothes the mind and body, relieving stress and bringing you to […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire personnel gather for trustees annual recognition award dinner

Harlem-Roscoe Fire personnel gather for trustees annual recognition award dinner

MACHESNEY PARK – The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees hosted their annual Awards Dinner on Feb. 5 at Forest Ridge Events in Machesney Park. Numerous awards were presented along with special recognition for years of service to the district and the communities within. Some highlights are: Special recognition was given to three […]

 
 
 
 
 
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