Archive for: April, 2021

Gov. Pritzker joins Blackhawks and Rockford officials to announce $23 million BMO Harris Bank Center capital renovation

Blackhawks announce purchase of Rockford IceHogs; Team to remain in Rockford through 2036 Governor JB Pritzker last Wednesday joined the Chicago Blackhawks, the City of Rockford, and the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in announcing a $23 million […]

 
 

Meridian CUSD 223 to launch new website

Next week, Meridian CUSD 223 will launch a new website powered by School Messenger. The launch of the new website is a culmination of many months of work led by Nick Belmonte, Director of Technology for Meridian schools. The new website replaces an old website that had been in place […]

 
 

Taxpayer raises concerns regarding OSD donations given by Rockton

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton Village resident Bryan Northrup addressed the board at the Special budget meeting. “I am here to speak on tax dollars provided for the Old Settler’s Days Festival. “As a board you have hard choices with limited resources; especially now. The board has a history of […]

 
 

CPA: Use of Force

CPA: Use of Force

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Sgt. Chris Washburn returned to the Citizens Police Academy to discuss the Use of Force. He told us about the legal definitions and use of deadly force and the laws regarding both for civilians and for police officers. Deadly force, also known as lethal force, is […]

 
 

Voters choose new mayors in Belvidere, Poplar Grove and Capron

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Voters in several Boone County municipalities were restless on election day as they made some changes in the governing boards of where they live. Former 12-year trustee Cliff Morris led much of the night and wound up winning a four-year term as mayor of the City […]

 
 

Leadership change voted in in Pecatonica

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER After taxpayers of Pecatonica Township went to the polls on Tuesday, April 6, the vote totals determined there would be a new leadership board in place when the next fiscal year begins. Pecatonica business owner Elizabeth Clark handily defeated both current Township Trustee James Anderson and […]

 
 

Leadership change voted in in Pecatonica

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER After taxpayers of Pecatonica Township went to the polls on Tuesday, April 6, the vote totals determined there would be a new leadership board in place when the next fiscal year begins. Pecatonica business owner Elizabeth Clark handily defeated both current Township Trustee James Anderson and […]

 
 

J&J Tumbling and Trampoline athletes bring home 10 State Championship titles

J&J Tumbling and Trampoline athletes bring home 10 State Championship titles

On Sunday, April 11, J&J Tumbling and Trampoline Team athletes competed in East Peoria at the USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling State Championships. Nine athletes from J&J brought home a total of 10 State Champion titles in the events of Tumbling, Trampoline, and Double Mini Trampoline. J&J Athletes also received seven […]

 
 

Interest begins to renew in Belvidere video gaming establishments

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The first video gaming license was issued in the city back in 2010, with a lot happening since then. At one point there were 21 active licenses at businesses in the city limits. A new cap of 30 was set in 2018. Then the cap was […]

 
 

CPA: Police K-9s and DUI enforcement

CPA: Police K-9s and DUI enforcement

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Two years ago the BPD acquired two new K-9s, Shep and Frank Sinatra, who are utility dogs trained to detect cocaine and heroin. They also track fleeing suspects, lost children and wandering people with special needs. Officer Zach Reese brought K-9 Shep to the Citizen’s Police […]

 
 
 
 
 
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