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Golden Aura Hair & Spa to debut specialty services, exclusive Japanese hair treatment; New salon blends relaxation, beauty, and innovation in a one-of-a-kind experience

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal
	Taliyah Huffman is opening Golden Aura Hair & Spa on Route 173 in late February.

Golden Aura Hair & Spa, the latest venture from local beauty expert and entrepreneur Taliyah Huffman, is opening on Route 173 in late February 2025. As the first Japanese Head Spa in Machesney Park and the surrounding areas, this salon will bring an unparalleled fusion of relaxation and beauty to […]

 
 

Meridian #223 school district to host Kindergarten Kickoff

    Families living within the Meridian CUSD #223 school district who have children who will be five by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to register for Kindergarten Kickoff for the 2025-26 school year at Highland Elementary School.     This night is designed to help provide a smooth transition into school […]

 
 

1/22/25 Shopper’s Guide

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1/23/25 The Shopper

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Belvidere man charged with sexual crimes

Robert E. Kozlowski, 52 of Belvidere, was arrested and charged with Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 1 Felony) and two counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 4 Felony). On March 19, 2024 the Belvidere Police Department received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred within the City of Belvidere. The […]

 
 

Durand girls fall to red-hot Orangeville squad

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Micayla Peterson defends near the three-point line.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand lady Bulldogs found themselves in a tough spot when they played host to the Orangeville Broncos on Jan. 8. Orangeville came into the game with a record of 15-3, and they were fresh off a tough loss to the Galena Pirates.     The […]

 
 

Inspiring through the gift of beautiful music at Rockton studio

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER   Studio 3 owner Jenny Maragia firmly believes that music is a gift to be shared. When Jenny Maragia was four years old she climbed up on the piano bench in her family home tapping out the first measure of an old hymn she had heard […]

 
 

Street improvements coming to N. Second Street in Loves Park

By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Loves Park City Council approved a number of items at the Jan. 7 bi-monthly meeting. –Announcements: *A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for Woodspring Suites, 4101 Galleria Dr., on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. *LIHEAP is taking applications at Loves Park City Hall from […]

 
 

Multiple donations made to Byron Schools Food Pantry

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo
	The K-Kids, led by Mrs. Brittany Stavnem, organized a huge collection of non-perishables and delivered them at the beginning of December to help with the Christmas grocery bags. The kids delivered the food and met with Mrs. Susan Freyer, who explained the pantry and gave them a tour.

    The Byron Schools Food Pantry has had a great holiday season of donations that started before Thanksgiving.     The BHS National Honor Society collected money from donut sales to purchase their annual turkey dinners for all of the food pantry families.     Nikki Yerly pointed out, “This is a […]

 
 
 
 
 
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