Archive for: December, 2021

Triple murder suspect in custody

On Sunday, Dec. 19, at 9:43 p.m., Boone County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that a body had been discovered in the 600 block of Union Avenue in Belvidere. Belvidere police officers responded to the scene and located what appeared to be an adult and two children deceased in […]

 
 

Feed the Need food collection is stacked high

Feed the Need food collection is stacked high

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR The Belvidere Police Department and their volunteers have been out on weekends collecting food for their Feed the Need program in Boone County. “We collected a lot of food and cash,” said Deputy Chief Matt Wallace of the Belvidere Police Department. “Our Volunteers in Police Service […]

 
 

Rockton Lions give back through Wimpy’s Fund; deliver Christmas happiness to families

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Rockton Lions Club continues to carry on a long time tradition of giving through Wimpy’s Fund, making the Christmas season brighter for local families. On Saturday, Dec. 18 special deliveries were made to various homes.  More than 100 volunteers from the Rockton Lions and the […]

 
 

Machesney Park buys another lot for its public open space program

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The devastating flood of June 2008 resulted in many pieces of property along and near Shore Drive, most of them with houses, being destroyed or severely damaged. In the wake of that calamity, the village began a voluntary buyout program that has resulted in it acquiring […]

 
 

9th Annual Stroll on State brings the community together, exceeds 2019 attendance 

62,250 guests kickoff holidays together, support small businesses Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, made a triumphant return to an in-person experience on Saturday, Nov. 27, reaching an estimated 62,500 guests in downtown Rockford, a significant increase from the last in-person event in 2019 that was impacted […]

 
 

Stillman Bank announces winners of Christmas Coloring Contest

Stillman Bank announces winners of Christmas Coloring Contest

Stillman Bank recently held their annual Christmas Coloring Contest for kids up to 10 years old.  This year’s picture was of a Christmas stocking that was stuffed with candy. The winners received their very own gingerbread house kit.  Congratulations to the winners! For ages 5 and under, the winners were:  […]

 
 

Learning CPR

Learning CPR

Dr. Baker, principal of Simon Elementary School in Winnebago, recently trained Scouts BSA Troop 5 scouts for CPR certification.  She spent several hours with the scouts to prepare them for an emergency.  Troop 5 has 100 percent of their scouts CPR certified through the American Heart Association.  Troop 5 serves […]

 
 

12/29/21 Shopper’s Guide

12/29/21 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

12/29/21 Scoop Today

12/29/21 Scoop Today

 

 
 

12/30/21 McHenry County News

12/30/21 McHenry County News

 

 
 
 
 
 
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