By Alex Gary REPORTER The Harlem Huskies picked up their first NIC-10 win of the boys basketball season with a 48-45 win over the Bucs in Belvidere. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak after Harlem had opened the year with solid wins over Johnsburg and Crystal Lake Central. The […]
U.S. Organizations are ranked based on answers to how a place supports their employees’ physical, emotional, career and financial wellbeing. Meridian CUSD #223 stood out as an organization committed to their people and strategic approach to benefits, HR, and compensation, which inclusively engages and motivates their employees. The annual […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) on Nov. 14 held its annual community grant breakfast, at which time 22 grants were awarded to county organizations “to help meet the needs of Boone County,” as explained in a BCCF release. The recipients included: ⦁ Belvidere Family […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Durand Bulldogs got their 2023-24 boys’ basketball season off to a hot start with four early wins, including an impressive showing in this year’s AFC Tournament. On Nov. 30, the Bulldogs faced off with the Galena Pirates in a highly anticipated matchup. Galena […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton was filled with magical holiday spirit during the 39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk, which started Dec.1 and concluded on Dec. 3. Settlers Park came alive with sounds of the season sung by The Willowbrook Middle School Choir. A Christmas tree, a nutcracker, and a gingerbread […]
Late for a game at the BMO Center? Need to meet up with friends down the street? Want to sip yodur wine during your salon appointment? Now in downtown Rockford you can take your drink to-go when purchased in a designated cup from one of 14 bars and restaurants. Under […]