By Bob Balgemann Reporter Forty-five mayors from Illinois municipalities have joined representatives of the Illinois Municipal League (IML) in a fact-finding trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Mayors of Illinois White House Conference. Belvidere Mayor Mike Chamberlain was part of a core group of 20 IML board members […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Congressman Kinzinger arrived at North Boone High School to a group of students ready to hear what he had to say and interact with questions of their own. The Congressman began by telling of his early years and how he eventually became a congressman. Kinzinger was […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Felicia Hopkins, the intended feature speaker for the event was stricken with the serious flu bug on her recent trip to Israel, which escalated upon her return and under doctor’s order was not allowed to travel. She was very disappointed having to cancel and the Chamber […]
With tornado season approaching, the Belvidere Fire Department wants to remind the community about these storm safety tips from the American Red Cross Know the difference: A tornado watch means a tornado is possible. A tornado warning means a tornado is already occurring or will occur soon. Go to your […]