Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will open 13 sites in Rockford, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton and Pecatonica; where natural Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch from Jan. 1-15. Recycling trees, a renewable resource, conserves valuable landfill space and returns vital nutrients to the […]
By Eric Huenefeld, ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY Stan Burdick, one of the most recognizable figures ever at Rockford Speedway, passed away on Dec. 20 in his home at the age of 90. Burdick was honored in a special ceremony last April in Rockford. Stan Burdick was inducted, as part of the fourth […]
Restaurant brings toasty warm sandwiches, and signature shakes to Machesney Park. The Potbelly Sandwich Shop at 1419 West Lane Road in Machesney Park officially opened Dec. 15. To celebrate the launch of the new location, the Village of Machesney Park hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 15 […]
Stanley “Stan” L. Burdick, 90, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in his home. Born Oct. 24, 1926, in Rockford, he was the son of Francis and Vivian (Lucas) Burdick. He was a Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Helen “Tilly” P. Bouchard on Sept. 12, […]
By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER Challenges were lodged over signatures on nominating petitions filed by two candidates for seats on the Machesney Park Village Board. There was a lot of debate during the Dec. 9 Electoral Board meeting, even though one of the protests was withdrawn. Candidate Heather Kelley challenged the […]
By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER The unofficial lineup for the April 4, 2017, Village election has been set now that one of two challenges to nominating petitions has been acted on by a three-member review Board. The panel, consisting of Village Trustee Erick Beck, Village Clerk Lori Mitchell and resident Ike […]
The winners of the 2016 Machesney Park Holiday Lighting Contest were announced last week. The first place winners are Michael and Karen Detra, 7638 Hawksview. They received a package valued at approximately $275, which includes the following: Cash Prize from Ike and Lisa and Trickie Enterprises ($100) Target […]
By Chris Johnson News Correspondent According to State Statute, Meridian School District was required to have its annual Property Tax Levy-request for funds on file no later than Tues. Dec. 27, 2016. The time to work through budgets is here now, as the District’s second semester begins. The focus on […]
By Chris Johnson News Correspondent To many people the past holiday season has been described as the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday exchanges and greetings of well-wishes are a big part of the celebration. For various taxpayer-supported entities it’s also a great time of year. It’s the time […]
Submitted by Michelle Albert Byron HS Key Club Faculty Advisor The Byron High School (BHS) Key Club, a student-led leadership and service organization, will be spending their Spring Break on a mission trip to northwestern Florida; a volunteer opportunity of Education, Discovery & Service through Outreach. Our children, our communities […]