Meyer’s Tails Up Farm is once again opening its gates for Dog’s Day Out, a free community event for dog lovers, held Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5390 Irene Road in Belvidere. Area residents are encouraged to bring their dogs – all breeds and […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Winnebago hosted this year’s Mike Mowen Invite on May 9. It was a big day for Winnebago boys track and field team, as they defended their home track against nine other competing teams. Byron, Rockford Lutheran, Lena-Winslow, Forreston, Oregon, Rockford Christian, Mendota, Galena, and Dakota […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Shirland School’s stage was transformed into the sea, creating a place where Ariel invited audiences to become “Part of Your World,” on May 2 and 3 in the production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Under the direction Ms. Dawn Heavilin, the district’s music teacher and musical […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the May 5 board of trustees meeting, swearing in ceremonies for newly elected or reelected officials: Mayor Steve Johnson, 3rd term, Clerk Chris Galetsis, Treasurer Deb Alms, 3rd term, Trustee Aaron Wilson, 4th term, Trustee Joe Seipts, 3rd term, and Trustee Neil Rote were held. After […]
In a quiet corner of Illinois, a bright light shines in the form of Xiang Yi Chen, a high school senior whose remarkable journey from China to Byron is as inspiring as it is heartfelt. This year, Xiang Yi (pronounced shī-YEE) celebrates not just her upcoming high school graduation […]
A beloved local tradition is rolling back into town. Build-A-Bike Belvidere returns for its ninth year on Wednesday, May 14, continuing its mission of bringing the community together to put bikes – and big smiles – into the hands of local children. The one-day event rallies together volunteers, sponsors, and […]
After the roof collapse in February of 2021, the Pec Playhouse Theatre went in search of a new home. It was in December of 2023 that the Pec Playhouse Theatre board first viewed the “Bennett Construction Building” situated on the corner of Third and Reed Streets as a possible […]