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Foundation announces community grants; Local organizations, groups benefit from donor generosity

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
   The Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) hosted its annual community grant breakfast on Nov. 14. Over $56,000, in community grants, was awarded to 22 Boone County organizations through the Community Grant Program.

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 […]

 
 

Folk surpasses 1,000 points as Durand Bulldogs fall to Galena

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Folk (center) surrounded by his parents Amy McIntosh and Nick Folk with the 1,000-point game ball.

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 […]

 
 

39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk filled community with magical holiday spirit

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Dancers from Miss Andrea's Dance Factory sold baked goods and sang Christmas carols on Saturday.

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 […]

 
 

Take your cocktail for a walk in downtown Rockford; New open container entertainment district begins

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 […]

 
 

COUNTRY Financial supports Stillman Valley Fire Department with Operation Helping Heroes donation

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo
	From left: COUNTRY Financial associate agent Megan Gunnarsson, Stillman Valley Fire Chief Chad Hoefle, and COUNTRY Financial representative Kerry Wickler.

Representative Kerry Wickler donates $1,500 to help with equipment needs     COUNTRY Financial Representative Kerry Wickler is pleased to support the Stillman Valley Fire Department with a Operation helping Heroes donation of $1,500. The funds will be used to support the purchase of LED scene lighting.  Wickler recently shared the […]

 
 

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Song Book for 2023

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