By Marianne Mueller Reporter Every year the Stateline Chamber recognizes great works and contributions of businesses or an indivdual who have gone above and beyond in volunteerism or by taking supportive measures. Eight winners were awarded from a nice variety of finalists; each chosen based on public input. Criteria to […]
The 2020 VetsRoll Rascal’s Bar & Grill fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. with posting of colors at 12 p.m. at Rascal’s Bar & Grill off Forest Hills Road in Loves Park. This year will mark the event’s 7th anniversary. VetsRoll expects […]
Polar Plungers will brave the frigid water of Olson Lake, on Saturday, March 7. The funds raised from the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The Olson Lake Plunge will take place at Rock Cut State Park, 7318 Harlem Rd, Loves Park, […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Boone County Hunger Coalition hosted a Poverty Summit on Friday, Feb. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Belvidere South Middle School for educators and community leaders. The Poverty Simulation was conducted to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to […]
By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR The Belvidere Police Department hosts ten sessions of the Citizens Police Academy twice a year to increase the communities’ understanding of what the BPD does, why they do what they do, and how they do it. This term, the CPA is being held in the Public […]
The Winnebago Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Awards Night Dinner held at New Life Bible Church located at 2285 N. Hoisington Road, Pecatonica, on Thursday, March 19. Doors will open at 5 p.m., program starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Culver’s, Angel Treasures, or […]
submitted photo The Gazette The 4th graders at the Pecatonica Elementary School (PES) learned about CPR and AED training Wednesday, Feb. 5. Heather Baker (Curriculum Director) brought in eight mannequins and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for the 4th Grade training session. Mrs. Baker explained about medical emergencies and when […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The win by the Winnebago Lady Indians over the Byron Lady Tigers on Thursday, Feb. 6, 55-51, dropped Byron to 6-4 in the Big Northern. It didn’t help Winnebago, in the overall conference chase picture though. The Lady Indians improved to 8-2 in the Big Northern […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The news coming out of Machesney Park Village Hall continues to be very positive. Most recently, Mayor Steve Johnson issued his third State of the Village report during the Feb. 3 board meeting and, in a word, he said it remains in “outstanding” shape. His address […]