Recognition for jobs well done offered by Machesney Park mayor By Bob Balgemann Reporter Mayor Steve Johnson is continuing to recognize people in the village for their roles in making it a better place to live, work and play. During the May 20 village board meeting he took time to […]
On Monday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at 4704 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park, siffron celebrated the beginning of construction of a new distribution and warehouse facility for its retail display and merchandising company. The development will consist of a new distribution and warehouse facility in Loves Park that will drive […]
On May 24, Highland 1st grade students discovered what was in a tootsie roll—5 different farms. The only thing not from a farm is the artificial flavorings. Tootsie Roll’s main ingredient is sugar. Students saw a picture of a John Deere combine harvesting sugar cane. The second ingredient is corn […]
When you have a workplace where people of all backgrounds feel they can do their best work, everyone wins. That’s certainly true at Exelon where we know listening to and understanding others’ viewpoints is critical to achieving our purpose. Doing this successfully is not just important to Exelon. When comparing […]
WHS Library hosts Winnebago Chamber of Commerce After Hours By Staci Thompson WINNEBAGO CUSD #323 SCHOOL LIBRARIAN On Wednesday, May 15 the Winnebago High School Library hosted the Winnebago Area Chamber of Commerce After Hours event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This was a special Winnebago Area Chamber of Commerce […]
VetsRoll 2019 edition returns home By Doug Schroder CORRRESPONDENT The 2019 version of VetsRoll arrived back home on Wednesday evening, May 22, amongst sporadic monsoon like downpours, after having spent the previous four days on the annual trek to Washington D.C. Ten coach busses carried a total of 375 to […]
Rockton American Legion donates to Vets Roll By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Established on Oct. 13, 1932 The Rockton American Legions mission is stated as “The nation’s largest wartime Veterans service organization. The Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in communities while advocating patriotism and honor, […]
Stephen Mack Middle School students display talents at Fine Arts Festival By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Fine Arts of art and music were featured at Stephen Mack Middle School on Thursday evening, May 16. “We had a total of 550 projects this year; one per student,” said SMMS Art Teacher Jenessa […]