On Wednesday, June 15, the Club Blue 2016 Committee, along with presenting sponsor Illinois Bank & Trust, presented checks to representatives from Crusaders Community Health, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity and ShirleyÕs Place/ The Salvation Army WomenÕs Restorative Justice Program. The check presentation took place at the Community Foundation of […]
Harlem High School Athletic Director, Kurt Weigt, announces the hiring of Scott McCloy as the new Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Harlem High School. Coach Scott McCloy was approved by the Harlem School Board at their monthly meeting on June 13, 2016. “We are extremely excited to have Scott […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter At the June 13 Loves Park City Council meeting, aldermen, along with a council chamber full of people, welcomed the city’s newly appointed police chief, Charles “Chuck” Lynde and two new police officers – Dale Jeon of Lincolnwood, and Wesley Mathieu of Rockford. Former Deputy Chief […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER A public hearing will be held at 5:55 p.m. July 5 on creating a business district project area at Illinois 173 and Interstate 90. The purpose is redevelopment of the underutilized area through imposing a hotel operators’ occupational tax along with additional retailers’ utilization taxes […]
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Burns (formerly Eleanor Ackerman) will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on June 25. They were married in 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere. Allen and Eleanor have four children. The Burns’ have formerly lived in both Belvidere and Rockford before […]
By Matt Helm REPORTER The Boone County Historical Museum added a new date for their Murder Mystery Night on Thursday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Call (815) 544-8391 for show reservations; tickets cost $25 and seating is limited. “The museum collaborated with the Main Street Players of Boone County,” Boone […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER After discussion, Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg said he hoped to recommend someone to fill a vacancy on the board at a special meeting June 29. At the board’s regular meeting June 15, he formally declared a vacancy on the board, following the May 12 […]
Four time CMA female vocalist of the year Martina McBride will headline the 2016 Boone County Fair, 8791 Route 76, which runs from Tuesday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 14. Multiple Grammy nominee Martina McBride performs Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Hear her latest songs from her just released […]
DATE PERFORMERS VENDORS June 23 Hans & the Hormones Sponsored by Buss Ford Culvers Restaurant MJs Coffee Bar Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. June 30 City Jazz Band Audience Request Night Little Chef & Riverside Chocolate Factory MJs Coffee Bar Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. July 7 City Jazz Band Patriotic Night […]