By Bob Balgemann Reporter The new Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers restaurant under construction at 9901 Orlando Ave. came away from the Oct. 4 planning and economic development committee (PED) meeting, looking at a negative recommendation for one of its three requested variances from the village sign ordinance. In August, […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Top-seed Tigers play host in football 3A Opener Nine wins and no losses earned the Byron Tigers the Big Northern Conference Title this season and allowed them to set up in a strong position for the Class 3A State Football Playoffs, which start this weekend. The […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor More than 400 Special Olympics Illinois athletes and 28 Unified Partners competed in the 2021 Fall Games on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24. Fall Games is one of 11 state sports competitions in Illinois. Athletes competed in either equestrian, located at Bergmann Center in […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER DuPec conquers football Conference; Wins title An 8-1 record is the exact mark needed for the Pecatonica-Durand Rivermen to achieve the title of undisputed Northwest Upstate Illini Conference Champion. Following a 22-0 win over Stockton in the 2021 regular season finale on Friday, Oct. 22, the […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor It’s supposed to be a joyous celebration of matrimony. Eileen loves Joey and their backgrounds don’t seem to matter. But from the moment these two families arrived for the wedding reception, there’s been tension in the air. Joey has been groomed to continue the family tradition […]