4/28/2021 Scoop Today
Local youth will see a new name on the roster for Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development in Winnebago County Extension as Becky Gocken steps up to the plate. Gocken, who has worked for the University of Illinois Extension in Stephenson County for the past two years has transitioned over […]
Have you seen the “Biggest Tree in the State of Illinois” in person yet? You haven’t? Today is your day! The Byron Forest Preserve’s Bald Hill Prairie Preserve located at 5502 N Silver Creek Road in Mt. Morris is home the largest tree in the state! The tree is an […]
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A bipartisan bill, with support from a wide range of industries and interests, which will secure nuclear power as a bridge to renewable energy solutions for the state, has been drafted and is working its way through the Illinois Senate and House. The expectation is that a version of this bill, […]
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By Bob Balgemann Reporter Successful candidates for a variety of village offices in the April 6 consolidated election will take office at Monday night’s village board meeting. There only was one contest, that for village clerk, which was won by former Trustee Robbin Snodgrass. She defeated the other candidate, Kristine […]
The Blazer Foundation granted $50,000 to support Therapeutic Recreation programs in the Rockford Park District. As a way to honor former board member, alderman, and district employee, the fund will be called, “The John Beck Fund of The Blazer Foundation.” John Beck did so much to improve the lives of […]
Scott J. Njos, 38, of Rockford, is wanted for Aggravated Robbery-Class 1 Felony and Robbery-Class 2 Felony. On April 11, 2021, the Belvidere Police Department was dispatched to Subway Sandwich Shop, 1220 N. State St., for a report of a robbery to the business. Patrol officers and detectives responded to […]
With Cpt. Mark Zumbragel and Firefighter/Paramedic Chuck Rotolo retiring, the Belvidere Fire Department would be running shorthanded, so two new firefighters have joined the team.
By Jean Seegers Reporter The Roscoe Village Board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 20, at Village Hall. It was the first in-person meeting since the advent of the Corona Virus about 17 months ago. Since the shut-down, Board members have met virtually twice per month. Residents were invited to […]
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