Thousands of farmers across the country gathered virtually Sunday to Thursday for the 102nd Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Three-hundred and forty-six voting delegates, including 20 delegates from Illinois addressed Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) submittals, including renewable fuels, dairy policy, FIFRA and farm policy. The event, […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor “It breaks our hearts,” said Chief Al Hyser, “when we have put out a fire in an apartment and the residents look at us and say, ‘What do we do now? Where do we go?’ They have just lost everything and had no insurance to protect […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter On Tuesday evening, Jan. 5, Arianna Kim became the newest member of the Roscoe Police Department. In a virtual ceremony, Kim was sworn in by Chief Jamie Evans. Her father, Dr. John Kim pinned on her police badge. Her first step in the long process of […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter A requested special use permit to allow a firearms assembly and repair business at 9663 N. Alpine Road, between Field Fastener and Quest Packing and Shipping, has received two positive recommendations. It will be considered by the village board at Monday night’s meeting. The new business […]