By Jean Seegers Reporter Members of Elev815, a volunteer group that supports businesses and communities in the Stateline area, wanted local law enforcement agencies to know that the people of Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit support them. On Thursday morning, June 25, some of the Elev815 members dropped by all […]
The Winnebago Community Historical Society partnered with Kennedy’s on Benton to create an exhibit that celebrates Winnebago’s 4th of July traditions. Stop by and see some great photos of Winnebago’s Centennial Parade July 4, 1954. The photos are from our local area history collection. Thanks to the folks at Kennedy’s […]
courtesy photo The Journal When people get frustrated, they tend to throw harder. That, in turn, makes the axe rotate less before it reaches the target, making a drop almost certain. The first step is to slow down and get out of your own head. Most slumps are entirely mental […]
Brian Weavel, the Community Outreach Coordinator of the Regional Office of Education-Boone and Winnebago County’s new school – Summit Academy, was recently featured in a national Podcast by the Deluxe Corporation. This Podcast, hosted by Vice President Cameron Potts of Deluxe Corporation, details Mr. Weavel’s Journey and his strong support of Community and […]
Anne Eckstadt photo Belvidere Republican The Peace Rally may have caused a little inconvenience to those wanting to drive down S. State St. However, they caused no ruckus and no riot. By Anne Eickstadt Editor “We had been watching the Facebook posts regarding the rioting in Rockford,” said Mayor Mike […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter City council has approved spending $20,600 on equipment it hopes will improve communication during council and Committee of the Whole meetings at city hall. That includes communication among city officials as well as followers in the city over Comcast Channel 20 and You Tube. During discussion […]