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By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Machesney Park village trustees met Dec. 2. Village Management Analyst Kevyn Sutter explained that the board passed various variances for building sizes, driveway widths, height regulations, sign heights, and industrial design standards, various special use permits for public utilities and outdoor storage and two text […]
Stillman Bank held its 13th annual Tree Decorating Contest in conjunction with the Cardinal Community Christmas event in downtown Stillman Valley on Dec. 1. There were 28 groups that participated, including local schools, businesses, and community organizations. Each year, cash prizes are awarded in four categories: Creative/Original Tree, […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians rattled off four consecutive victories to start the new varsity girls’ basketball season. After suffering their first loss of the year, they quickly bounced back to improve to 5-1. That includes a second-place finish at this year’s Oregon Tournament. The Indians […]
By Dan Kane, PG WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOONE COUNTY The State of Illinois and Boone County are funding a project to study the geology of Boone County to better understand how the different layers and structures below the land surface allow water to move within it. This gives the county […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER When entering Whiskey Hotel Barbecue dining guests are taken into a warm, friendly, comfortable atmosphere with a rustic flare. The public was welcomed to the grand opening of its much-anticipated bar service with the introduction of a new winter menu on Nov. 23. Since opening its […]
Girls basketball Nov. 25 – Marian Central 33, Harlem 27 (Olivia O’Laughlin 8 points, 12 reb.) Nov. 26 – DeKalb 55, Harle 46 (Haley Fulton 23, OO, 11 points, 8 reb.) Strombom Tournament Opened season with 48-43 win over Dundee Crown, before falling to Sycamore, 82-69. Had a game against […]
The Meridian Community Unit School District #223 Board of Education named Dr. Michael Plourde as its next superintendent upon approval at their Nov. 25 school board meeting. Dr. Plourde will step into the position on July 1, 2025, leaving his current role as superintendent of Wilmont Union High School […]
