By Bob Balgemann REPORTER About the only sure thing in the March weather roller coaster ride has been indoor track and boys vol-leyball . Mother Nature has allowed a few outdoor games and matches for Harlem’s baseball, softball, soccer and tennis teams, with more wins than losses being recorded. The […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem’s new varsity baseball has been ready for a while to start the 2017 season. But Mother Nature hasn’t cooperated very much. Not long ago a baseball diamond was created in a field of snow at the high school, with some of the Huskies wishing it […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER After 20 years as the mayor of Loves Park, Darryl Lindberg is stepping down, which has opened up the mayor’s position after the April 4 consolidated election. Besides two mayoral candidates: Greg Jury (Ward 1) and John Pruitt (Ward 2) – both long time aldermen, a […]
The 2017 Young at Heart Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 27. This year’s them is “Preserve the Environment,” and the color scheme is blue, yellow and green. Anyone interested in participating in the parade can call Barb Schwengels at 654-5033 or the city’s web page […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Machesney Park Village Board will see at least one change after Tuesday’s nonpartisan election. Joseph (Joe) Seipts has no opposition in his first attempt to win a four-year term in District 1. Incumbent Robbin Pilcher-Snodgrass planned to run for a second term but was removed […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The village’s 2017 mayoral election is coming up Tuesday (April 4), with each of the two candidates saying why he should be chosen by voters. Incumbent Mayor/Village President Jerry D. Bolin, who is seeking a second four-year term, has drawn opposition from sitting Trustee Steve Johnson. […]
A new dining option is taking on an old building in Machesney Park. The Rockford-area Pita Pit franchisee recently secured a lease in the former Taco Bell at 8638 N. Second St. in the Machesney Town Center. Pita Pit is a rapidly-growing brand in the fast-casual dining business with many […]
TLC Illinois, LLC and the Village of Machesney Park are proud to announce plans to develop a 96-apartment, assisted living facility in Machesney Park, Ill. The facility, Towncenter Living Community, will be located on 6-acres adjacent to Machesney Town Center in Machesney Park, Ill. This location is well-situated for residents, […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Claire McIntyre, President of the League of Women Voters, hosted a Roscoe Township Forum Wednesday evening, March 22, at North Suburban Library in Roscoe. McIntyre introduced candidates running on the Republican, Independent and Clean Slate ticket in the April 4, election. Ten candidates are running for […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Tryouts were held in December to find the best of talent to play on Stephen Mack Middle School’s Warriors girls’ basketball team. Under the Direction of Coach Marc Lamay and Assistant Coach, Anthony Johnston a 10-person team worked hard throughout the season that ran until early […]