A bipartisan bill, with support from a wide range of industries and interests, which will secure nuclear power as a bridge to renewable energy solutions for the state, has been drafted and is working its way through the Illinois Senate and House. The expectation is that a version of this bill, […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Successful candidates for a variety of village offices in the April 6 consolidated election will take office at Monday night’s village board meeting. There only was one contest, that for village clerk, which was won by former Trustee Robbin Snodgrass. She defeated the other candidate, Kristine […]
The Blazer Foundation granted $50,000 to support Therapeutic Recreation programs in the Rockford Park District. As a way to honor former board member, alderman, and district employee, the fund will be called, “The John Beck Fund of The Blazer Foundation.” John Beck did so much to improve the lives of […]
Scott J. Njos, 38, of Rockford, is wanted for Aggravated Robbery-Class 1 Felony and Robbery-Class 2 Felony. On April 11, 2021, the Belvidere Police Department was dispatched to Subway Sandwich Shop, 1220 N. State St., for a report of a robbery to the business. Patrol officers and detectives responded to […]
With Cpt. Mark Zumbragel and Firefighter/Paramedic Chuck Rotolo retiring, the Belvidere Fire Department would be running shorthanded, so two new firefighters have joined the team.
By Jean Seegers Reporter The Roscoe Village Board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 20, at Village Hall. It was the first in-person meeting since the advent of the Corona Virus about 17 months ago. Since the shut-down, Board members have met virtually twice per month. Residents were invited to […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Powerful messaging appears on a billboard can be seen on Highway 251. In the bottom right hand corner is a photo of two young friends, Bobby Figinsky and his friend Macayla Mertz. The words in all capital letters, “HIT A PARKED CAR? Ticket; HIT TWO CHILDREN? […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Boone County and the City of Belvidere both are members of the Northern Illinois Land Bank Authority that was created in 2019. The purpose of that regional organization is to get abandoned and blighted properties, including houses, put back on the tax rolls and be an […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Previous Citizens Police Academy class feedback resulted in a defensive tactics session with Officers Matt Shook and Ryan Davenport being added to the course. The hands-on defensive tactics CPA class they taught in 2020 resulted in only a couple of students participating so they decided to […]