This years National Night Out will be held at the Harrison Benwell Conservation Area, 7055 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake, IL. McHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and the Wonder Lake Fire Departments team up to present National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime to promote crime prevention and […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER As the transition begins in how recreationally related decisions are made, here are some of the leisure-time projects that are on the table in Poplar Grove: Dog Park This is being proposed as an Eagle Scout project and is still in the works. Boy Scout Ian […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The village board has approved suspending the parks advisory board (PAB), agreeing with a recommendation issued by the committee of the whole on July 11. However, the ordinance creating the park board will remain on the books, should a future village board decide to reinstate it. […]
Repeat winners lead the way on ‘Kids Night’ at Rockford Speedway. Those who know their way to the victory lane found their way back to the hallowed ground during Metro Medical Kids Night at Rockford Speedway. Leading the charge was current Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Model point leader Michael Bilderback, […]
By Barb Appelhans REPORTER On Sunday, July 17, Pirates invaded the Candlewick Lake beach side. Well, Pirates Over 40 that is. Pirates Over 40 came to the Candlewick Lake beach armed with guitars, drums, and horns with the intention to entertain. They accomplished their sea-worthy goals with a full two […]