A chance meeting with a former client gave Kayla Speaker, owner of Beautiful Ambitions Salon, the opportunity make a meaningful difference for dozens of people in need. Speaker attended a Discover the Possibilities event at Mosaic in Rockford, a nonprofit that supports more than 70 people locally with intellectual and […]
By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT On Tuesday, Oct. 8 the GCC Threads and Treads quilters of Loves Park donated 70 hand made quilts to be distributed to veterans this coming holiday season. The donation was made before the monthly meeting of the Gentlemen Car Club (GCC), held at VFW Post 9759 […]
Earlier this year, members of FIRST Robotics Team 1625 Winnovation received a $3,000 grant from In Youth We Trust of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Winnovation used these funds to purchase a tabletop CNC. While the students have learned how to use manual mills and lathes, the CNC will allow […]
By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians football team saw any post-season playoff hopes dashed at the hands of the Dixon Dukes, in Dixon, on Friday, Oct. 18. Things just did not go the Indians’ way as they were trounced 47-0. “It was a sad, sad game,” said one Winnebago […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Hononegah Indians are guaranteed a position in the upcoming Class 7A State Tournament and that is the direct result of Friday night’s win over the Auburn Knights 57-34. Prior to the Friday night victory, the outlook was still good that the Indians would indeed get […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Volunteers are the heart of every city, town and community. Honoring the work of these groups, organizations and clubs and featuring what each has to offer was the focus of a first time event on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Stateline Nonprofit Night. Organized by the […]
Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announces that a Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Pecatonica man for a murder in the Village last month. On Sept. 12, 2019, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies, Officers from the Illinois State Police, Village of Winnebago Police and Durand Police responded […]