Serenity Hospice is a nonprofit organization serving nine counties in Northern Illinois and one of their largest fundraisers are their two thrift stores, Angel Treasures in Mt. Morris and Angel Treasures II in Winnebago. To adhere to all government and CDC restrictions, the two stores have been closed since late […]
“It takes a village” is a good way to view a quiet project unfolding in Pecatonica recently. Driving slowly through Main St. feels like Garden City USA. Here is what happened. Lori McNamer, proprietor of Forget Me Not Floral, was asked in 2018 to decorate the stone planters on Main […]
The Village of Stillman Valley will be providing a bulky waste clean-up program for all homes in the Village starting on Saturday, June 6. The following is an outline of the clean-up program. Drop off schedule Saturday, June 6, Beginning at 7 a.m. – Noon Monday, June 8, – Friday, […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter About a dozen members of Elev815 lined their cars up in the parking lot of Stepping Stones Child’s Center in Roscoe on Thursday, April 30. The purpose of the caravan was to hand-deliver ten scholarships to ten graduating Hononegah seniors at their homes. Scholarship Night has […]
State Senator Steve Stadelman has secured $2.5 million in matching funds pivotal to a $100 million transformation of dated three- and four-lane downtown roads into safer, more inviting and user-friendly two-lane streets with dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lanes and parallel parking. Stadelman designated the state match from the Rebuild Illinois […]
On Monday, May 25 Belvidere Police Officers rescued a Loves Park woman whose kayak had capsized in the fast-flowing waters of the Kishwaukee River. Angela Wirth had come out with friends to enjoy kayaking down the river on Memorial Day. At approximately 4:35 p.m., Officers of the Belvidere Police Dept., […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Of the seven Granges in Boone County, five of them got together to plan a way to say “Thank you” to first responders – the firefighters and law enforcement officers. They reached out to several local restaurants and purchased gift cards to present to the Belvidere […]
The first Ogle County Fair was held in October of 1853 on the lawn of the Ogle County Court House. Since then, thousands of patrons have attended the fair each year. Our focus has always been on the health and welfare of our communities, families and friends. While we strive […]
Mary Gross photo The Gazette The Village of Winnebago continues it’s “Flags Over Bago” tradition of 11 years, honoring our Active Duty on Armed Forces Day and the veterans we have lost over the years on Memorial Day.