By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Interest in what is happening in the village of Pecatonica has been on the rise recently as an effort being put into place by a historical protection commission is forcing the hand of the community’s leaders. On Thursday, July 1, members of the Pecatonica Village Board […]
By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR Recently, Belvidere firefighters put their lives on the line to rescue residents of a flame-engulfed, smoke-filled, house. After racing into the blazing residence on a search-and-rescue mission, the firefighters brought two residents out of danger to be taken to the hospital by Lifeline Ambulance Crews while […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter The Winnebago County Health Dept. (WCHD) has lifted the one-mile evacuation caution zone around Chemtool and declared it is now safe for residents to return home. On the morning of June 15, a devastating fire erupted at Chemtool Inc, 1165 Prairie Hill Rd. in Rockton, sending […]