By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The Boone County Historical Society is looking to speak to eyewitnesses of the April 21, 1967 Belvidere tornado for an upcoming publication entitled “The Belvidere Tornado: 50 Years Later.” “The tornado was one of the biggest historical events in Belvidere history,” Executive Director of […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Mayor Mike Chamberlain announced Monday, Feb. 22 that after 18 years, the 25-ton rooftop heating unit at city hall “has decided it can no longer work properly.” Life expectancy of such a piece of equipment is 15 to 20 years, he said. The heat […]
Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – After a mildly competitive 11-11 first quarter, Belvidere took an effortless 21-12 lead at intermission, extended the lead 33-18 at the end of third behind senior Deante Barnes’ 10 of his team-leading 14 points, and emptied the bench for most of the fourth […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Mayor Mike Chamberlain will introduce a candidate to become the city’s new planner to members of the city council at Monday night’s meeting. “I don’t think anyone will be displeased,” he told aldermen, sitting as the committee of the whole, on Feb. 22. He […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Movies are an escape from reality that transports viewers into another world for a few hours at a time. In times of war, a simple distraction like a movie can mean the world to any soldier. Movies couldn’t be complete without fun snacks and […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter ROSCOE – Village President Dave Kreinke and village trustees held a “town meeting” Feb. 22 at the Kinnikinnick School for residents looking to get answers or clarification on where the village is heading. Kreinke said this is the first of several meetings he would like to […]
By Marianne Mueller- Reporter SHIRLAND – Shirland School’s stage was full of the finest entertainment on Tuesday evening, Feb.16 as students performed songs, dance routines, and excerpts from the musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The talent show was sponsored by the Shirland 2015-2016 Student Council under the direction of Mrs. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Men joined together in two hours of fun for a good cause on Friday evening, Feb. 19 at Men’s Night Out. The Rockton Sanctuary spa welcomed guests who took time to relax and to catch up in between participating in sports trivia, enjoying refreshments, […]
LOVES PARK – The Young at Heart Pageant will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall, and organizers are now seeking contestants. For application and information, call (815) 670-5499. We also have a pageant Facebook page. Deadline to register is April 7. The […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – It’s been talked about for a couple of years and now it has happened. The Machesney Park Village Board and administrative staff members will meet Monday night, in their newly remodeled quarters at village hall. The adjacent conference room, used for meetings, […]