By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton resident Charmel Jacobs comes from a long line of family members who have served our country. On the fourth of July Jacobs organized a neighborhood parade including her children and grandchildren in an unforgettable holiday. As parade participants rode down the street proudly in decorated […]
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is honored to announce that Wendy Perks Fisher, RACVB’s retired president/CEO, has been inducted into to the Hall of Fame for Destinations International, the world’s largest organization serving and representing destination marketing organizations (like RACVB) focused on helping member agencies boost economic impact, […]
-The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Family Health and Wellness Center-Belvidere is a primary care, near-site health facility established to serve more than 8,600 FCA employees and their covered family members. It is located at what was formerly St. Joseph’s Hospital in Belvidere, 1625 S. State St. -FCA partners with SwedishAmerican […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter There was a larger than usual turnout of residents at the July 15 Boone County Board meeting, with the vast majority of them commending three employees of the County Animal Services Department, and wondering why they suddenly walked off the job Friday afternoon, July 10. Each […]
Winnebago County 4-H exhibitors participated in their first 2020 Virtual Show on June 17, 2020. The Public Presentations contest had three 4-H exhibitors for 2020. Youth were required to submit entries via video link to Fair Entry for judging. The judge was able to then access the 4-8 minute speeches […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Elder student members of the Pecatonica School District get their chances to be recognized Sunday, July 19, starting at 2 p.m. at the high school football practice field. Graduation will be held on the grounds of Pecatonica High School. Weather permitting. Class of 2020 Members […]