By Dan Kane, PG WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOONE COUNTY Boone County residents might soon see a helicopter flying overhead with a large, circular object suspended below it. The pilot will be collecting some very important data for a team of Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) scientists. The information collected will […]
Mr. Pecatonica High School fundraiser coming up The Pecatonica High School’s Key Club is putting on its 8th annual Mr. Pecatonica High School fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Key Club is a high school service organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others with […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students and staff at Hononegah Community High School created a true sense of community through positive actions, both currently and since the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. The first group to be recognized at the Jan. 15 HCHS Board of Education meeting were students from […]
Golden Aura Hair & Spa, the latest venture from local beauty expert and entrepreneur Taliyah Huffman, is opening on Route 173 in late February 2025. As the first Japanese Head Spa in Machesney Park and the surrounding areas, this salon will bring an unparalleled fusion of relaxation and beauty to […]
Families living within the Meridian CUSD #223 school district who have children who will be five by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to register for Kindergarten Kickoff for the 2025-26 school year at Highland Elementary School. This night is designed to help provide a smooth transition into school […]
Robert E. Kozlowski, 52 of Belvidere, was arrested and charged with Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 1 Felony) and two counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 4 Felony). On March 19, 2024 the Belvidere Police Department received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred within the City of Belvidere. The […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand lady Bulldogs found themselves in a tough spot when they played host to the Orangeville Broncos on Jan. 8. Orangeville came into the game with a record of 15-3, and they were fresh off a tough loss to the Galena Pirates. The […]