Eagle Scout Candidate Bradley Fabiano and his troop met on a rainy spring day in April and installed the trail signs for his Eagle Scout Project at Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area. Bradley chose this project because he wanted to give back to his local community. The outdoors and hiking have […]
Members of the Pecatonica FFA chapter ended the 95th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2023 theme of “Electrify,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The welcome mat to summer fun has been rolled out in the stateline. On Wednesday, June 7 the Rockton River Market opened in Settlers Park, complete with a nice variety of vendors, along with “Music in the Park.” One of the evening’s highlights was the introduction […]
The Illinois Gaming Board granted Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s request to extend the operation of its East State Street and Bell School Road temporary casino location, called a “Hard Rock Opening Act,” beyond the initial two-year operating limit with a new operating extension until Nov. 9, 2024. Hard Rock Casino […]
The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana located in historic downtown Oregon, Ill. hosted its Grand Opening on Friday, July 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, music by “NewShoes,” food by Jen’s Artisan Breads, and beverages by Ogle County Brewery. Speakers included […]
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Belvidere/Boone County Communications Center (BBCC) are asking for assistance from the community regarding the recent increase in 911 hang-up and misdial calls coming into the Communications Center. Since the beginning of January there has been over a 200% increase in 911 hang-up calls […]