Byron Forest Preserve will offer ‘Archaeology of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site via Zoom Lecture on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Join staff archaeologist Paula Bryant of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey to learn about the Chicago Portage, a low and short divide between the Great Lakes and […]
Congratulations to the Durand 5-8th grade Spelling Bee participants. Shiloh A. will be representing the elementary at the regional spelling bee, with Dominic V. as the runner up.
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER A schedule adjustment was required this past week, but it didn’t prevent the Pecatonica Lady Indians from notching another win on the 2021 winter basketball calendar. On Monday, Feb. 15, Pecatonica knocked down Pearl City 36-31 to maintain its position with a few others, leading the […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Primary elections will be held Tuesday (Feb. 23) in the City of Belvidere and in Belvidere Township. In the township, there are five candidates for four spots on the board of trustees. They are incumbents Jim Culvey, Kathy L. Grover, Richard H. Nelson and Robert E. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Empathy is defined as “The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” On Feb. 5, one student from each homeroom (both in-person and remote) was recognized and awarded for demonstrating the character trait of empathy at Whitman Post Elementary School. A total of 22 […]