By Christopher Johnson REPORTER On Monday night Winnebago Board Trustees and Village President Frank Eubank were scheduled to pick up updates, on how updates to the municipal infrastructure have been progressing. Representatives with Fehr Graham, the Village of Winnebago’s engineering purveyor, explains how things are moving forward with improving the […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On Saturday, July 30, the Belvidere Police Department held a women’s self-defense class because so many people are concerned for their safety. Society expects certain things from women. Self-defense needs a different type of behavior. Officer Matt Shook led the class with the able assistance of […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Homecoming is a time to reflect on memories of high school years. Hononegah Community High School has classes that span generations starting back to 100 years ago. Superintendent, Mike Dugan outlined plans for a special celebration during Homecoming week at the July school board meeting. He […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The requested change of zoning on property at 8782 Victoria Lane has been denied by the village board, even though there was no vote to do that. Here’s what happened at the July 18 board meeting. Village staff and the planning and zoning commission initially recommended […]
Rotary Club of Byron is proud to be one of the sponsors of “Tiger Lillies” by renowned Rockford artist Lisa Frost. This building-sized mural is being designed on Walnut Street across from Byron Bank in downtown Byron. The Tiger Lily represents wealth, positivity and pride, while the mural encompasses the […]
Bonnie Stuckey has devoted her life to serving others and to blessing countless people through her teaching career and her musical giftedness. In December this past year, following oral surgery, she continued to experience ongoing concerns with pain and swelling that eventually led to emergency surgery on Feb. 19 at […]