Archive for: May, 2021

Water quality concerns lead to city Well No. 3 being taken off line

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Well No. 3 no longer is providing drinking water to city customers due to the presence of PFAS–Per- and Polyfluoroalkl Substances–in concentrations exceeding guidance levels established by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Public Works Director Brent Anderson recently made Mayor Mike Chamberlain and aldermen aware […]

 
 

Double promotions for the Belvidere Fire Dept.

Double promotions for the Belvidere Fire Dept.

By Anne Eickstadt Editor A large proportion of the Belvidere Fire Department firefighters, both current and retired, joined a promotional ceremony at City Hall for Chris Letourneau and Dan Drall. Family members beamed proudly as these two men were honored. Also present was Mayor-Elect Clint Morris, City Clerk Sarah Turnipseed, […]

 
 

United Way Strong Neighborhood House opens with ribbon cutting

United Way Strong Neighborhood House opens with ribbon cutting

United Way of Rock River Valley’s (UWRRV) third Strong Neighborhood House officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Sixty-four partners representing construction companies, financial institutions, government, law enforcement, nonprofits, private citizens, and trade unions donated the funds, materials and labor necessary to build […]

 
 

Volunteers clean up in Rockton, Township and surrounding areas

Volunteers clean up in Rockton, Township and surrounding areas

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Every year Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) supports all who participate in the Great American Cleanup. Organizers in various towns worked alongside KNIB to assure the best in beatification results. Perfect weather set the perfect atmosphere as around 50 volunteers in the village of Rockton and […]

 
 

Honor Society

Honor Society

The following Pecatonica High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society.  The membership of the Pecatonica Chapter has been earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities of character, leadership, scholastic (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA) and service.  Pictured (front row) (back row). These ten inductees join fifteen […]

 
 

Leaders take their seats in Pecatonica

By Christopher Johnson REPORTER The Tuesday, April 27 meeting of the Pecatonica Village Board was a significant one. New and familiar leaders were introduced to the community, in an official capacity. Democracy achieved its place in public policy as the winners of the April 6 Consolidated Election were positioned for […]

 
 

Some parting words from Mayor Mike

By Anne Eickstadt Editor “I am very grateful for the time that I have served the City of Belvidere,” said Mayor Mike Chamberlain. “It has been a learning experience for me. It has held some of the highest points in my life and, also, some of the lowest points in […]

 
 

Alderman wants discussion on dealing with library levy

By Bob Balgemann Reporter More than one city official has said he would like there to be discussion on dealing with the Ida Public Library’s annual tax levy. Mayor Mike Chamberlain made the first call in January, not long after city council in another split vote approved the library’s requested […]

 
 

U.S. News announces Stillman Valley High School earned high national, metro-area rankings in 2021 Best High Schools

U.S. News announces Stillman Valley High School earned high national, metro-area rankings in 2021 Best High Schools

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today unveiled the 2021 Best High Schools. The new edition ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country, measuring how well schools serve students from various social and economic backgrounds. Stillman Valley High School earned high National and […]

 
 

Byron Firefighter’s Association to host 1st annual Kick Off to Summer carnival

The Byron Firefighter’s Association invites the community to a Kick Off to Summer Carnival over Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30) at the Byron Fire Station, 123 N. Franklin St. Advanced ride tickets go on sale Monday, May 24 through Thursday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, […]

 
 
 
 
 
Buy Viagra Overnight Delivery USA.