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By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKFORD – Dressed in black gowns and personalized caps, 427 graduates of Harlem High School celebrated with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 28 at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Harlem’s combined bands played as graduates were brought in by processional leaders. Student photos flashed […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – Pecatonica School Board District 321 met on Monday, May 23 at 7 p.m. For the final time during the 2015-2016 school year, students of the month were announced, with senior Michael Mackenzie, junior Kaylene Cuthbertson, sophomore Christabelle Mehlhausen and freshman Max Sager being recognized. […]
ROCKFORD — The former Winnebago County Purchasing Director was charged last week in federal court on two counts of theft from a program receiving federal funds. Sally A. Claassen, 57, of Roscoe, Ill., was an employee of Winnebago County from March 3, 1997, until she resigned on Sept. 11, […]
Eddie Money, Candlebox, Sammy Kershaw, Lindsay Ell, Jt Hodges & Logan Brill to perform ROCKFORD – Townsquare Live Events, in association with North American Midway Entertainment, will produce the inaugural Rockford Town Fair from July 6–10 at the Rockford Speedway. It was announced last week by Dhruv Prasad, Executive […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – It took over 27 hours for defending state champion Rockford Christian to beat Belvidere 1-0 in the 2016 Class 3A Regional Semi-final. With play suspended by rain and lightning after less than two innings of scoreless action, the game resumed on a […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY- The Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) has overpaid local governments by $168 million in corporate replacement taxes. Now, DOR wants its money back. Belvidere School District 100 was the biggest loser in Boone County, having been overpaid by $330,354.69 in 2013, according to […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Wednesday, May 25 that Alfredo Aguilera-Ortiz, 36, of Rockford, was sentenced to serve 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the charge of Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. On or about Dec. 17, […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, May 20, Heritage Woods held a banquet in honor of their 5th anniversary of opening in Belvidere. At 5 p.m., the dining area filled with Heritage Woods employees, residents, and area supporters to celebrate the achievement of providing excellent services to the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Owen Costanza has been elected unanimously to a two-year term as chairman of the Republican Party Central Committee in Boone County. He was chosen April 13 to replace Patrick Murphy, who chose not to seek re-election. Murphy is the Belvidere Township supervisor. Costanza […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, May 25, The Hospice Veteran Partnership of Northern Illinois, including Heartland Hospice, JourneyCare, Northern Illinois Hospice, Serenity Hospice and Home, and Vitas Healthcare, sponsored a Memorial Day Tribute at VFW Post 1461, located at 1310 W. Lincoln Ave. in Belvidere. The event […]
