Archive for: November, 2020

Belvidere moving to take property for Logan Avenue reconstruction

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 […]

 
 

Sheriff unveils new EMA air truck for area emergencies

Sheriff unveils new EMA air truck for area emergencies

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 […]

 
 

Local businesses, organizations creating Christmas spirit by lighting up Settlers Park during Christmas Walk and beyond

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 […]

 
 

Holiday tree lit

Holiday tree lit

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 […]

 
 

Machesney Park approves vehicle rental business on Harlem Road

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 4-H clubs name award winners

Ogle County 4-H clubs name award winners

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 […]

 
 

Jaylen Noud released from hospital after transplant

Jaylen Noud released from hospital after transplant

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 […]

 
 

Winnebago collecting money to replace storm-ravaged flags

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. […]

 
 

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