By Bob Balgemann REPORTER City officials have looked to the eminent domain process in order to acquire all the right of way they need for the proposed $1.9-million reconstruction of Logan Avenue. Ordinance 509H, which authorizes the taking of 113 square feet of land at 953 Logan Ave., has been […]
By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR On Thursday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. the Boone County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new Emergency Management Agency’s Air Truck. The purchase was made possible when all fire departments in Boone County partnered with the Sheriff’s Office to share with the costs. These fire departments include […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton’s Christmas Walk is getting an extra dose of Christmas cheer this year. An estimated 20 businesses, organizations or individuals have been brainstorming in an effort to create unique Christmas displays in Settlers Park. This new event will give residents and visitors something fun to do […]
The annual lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Machesney Town Center took place on Sunday, Nov. 22. The event was live streamed on Machesney Park’s Facebook page and on the Destination Machesney YouTube channel for anyone to enjoy. Mayor Johnson was joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus to kick-off […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The village board has expedited approval of a special use permit that allows a vehicle rental business at 1023 Harlem Road. First and second readings of Ordinance 41-20 were accomplished during the Nov. 16 meeting, as the board agreed with Trustee James Kidd to waive the […]
Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special drive thru program held Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Ogle County Extension office. Despite the unusual circumstances, we were excited to give our 4-H members the opportunity to pick up their well-deserved awards and pose […]
With the cost of a life-changing transplant often exceeding $800,000, most transplant families are unable to shoulder that financial burden. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national 501(c)3 charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. In Winnebago and Pecatonica, volunteers are raising […]
The Winnebago community has raised more than $1k to replace more than 150 American flags that were destroyed this month due to high winds. “Flags Over Bago were all on display in advance of Veterans Day and the parade for the following morning,” Mary Gross wrote on the GoFundMe fundraiser. […]