Archive for: August, 2024

Remembering Tony Barlow 30 years later

COURTESY PHOTO The Herald
	Tony Barlow is fondly remembered 30 years after his passing.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Anthony Barlow, (known as Tony) was a son, brother, friend, and a hard worker. He shared his love of Frank Sinatra with those he loved. He was said to be like a brother to many friends and neighbors. Tony was young, but wise beyond his years. […]

 
 

Machesney Park, Loves Park, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department team up in National Night Out event

HARLEM-ROSCOE FD PHOTO The Journal
	Harlem-Roscoe Fire joined in the fun, and participated in National Night Out, located at Harlem High School and Main Street in Roscoe.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER National Night Out events began in 1984 as a way for neighbors to get to know each other, and for the public to familiarize themselves with law enforcement. Many have block parties with activities, games, items to give away, food and other fun options. This was […]

 
 

Byron CUSD 226 plans athletic complex renovations

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	The proposed look of the re-vamped athletic complex. Plans for the updated ballpark include repairing the restrooms, revamping the concession stand and entryway, rebuilding the softball dugouts, relocating and replacing the batting cages, and building a maintenance-free press box for both softball and baseball. The current pavilion will also be relocated. Over at the soccer field, the current dugouts will be replaced by a maintenance-free press box and new dugouts.

    Byron Community Unit School District 226 is planning a comprehensive renovation of the Joe Parks Athletic Complex, which is home to the Tigers’ baseball, softball, and soccer teams.     Joe Parks was a longtime educator in the Byron School District. He graduated from Byron High School in 1947 and […]

 
 

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Getting kids moving is goal of updated Discovery Center Museum exhibit; Body positivity focus of ‘Body Shop’

SUBMITTED PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum has updated its “Body Shop” exhibit to include a climbing wall, an exhibit to enhance a child’s senses and a dance floor that responds to movement.

With younger and younger kids spending time in front of a screen – whether it be a TV, phone, tablet or video game system – the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford is aiming to instead get them up and moving; not just jumping up and down, but being aware of […]

 
 

‘Clean’ re-start : Pec Laundromat open again

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO The Gazette
	Lisa and Mike Freier purchased the laundromat in Pecatonica in the summer of 2022.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     When Mike and Lisa Freier moved to Pecatonica back in 2000, they saw right away how apparent small-town friendliness was from the people on the street just saying hello. They were planning on starting a family and the solid reputation of the school district re-enforced […]

 
 

12th Annual Rock River Robotics Off-Season Competition completes another season

STATELINE ROBOTICS PHOTO The Herald
	Hononegah High School’s robotics team, Stateline Robotics, gathered for a photo during the Robotics Competition at Rock Valley College on July 27.

Event hosted 33 Midwest teams while giving back locally     The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition (R2OC) held their 12th annual R2OC on July 27 at the Rock Valley College PE Center. A premier STEM event produced by volunteers and generously supported by titanium sponsors Collins Aerospace, PCI Pharma Services […]

 
 

Temporary Rockford casino location to close Aug. 12

HARD ROCK ROCKFORD PHOTO The Journal
	The grand opening of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford will take place on Aug. 29.

      Hard Rock Casino Rockford announces the closure of its temporary facility at 610 N. Bell School Road in Rockford on Aug. 12, at 5 a.m. This marks a significant milestone as preparations are finalized for the grand opening of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Aug. 29. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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