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Monday, March 6-Cocoa Puffs cereal bar, applesauce cups, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, March 7-Strawberry cream cheese bagel, orange smiles, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, March 8-Miniature maple pancakes, ripe banana, 100 percent fruit punch, and a variety of milk. […]
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, a three month investigation, by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force, resulted in the arrest of a Belvidere resident on felony drug charges. Jorge Florentino-Hernandez, 30, of Belvidere, was charged with one count of unlawful delivery […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The question of chain stores and their effect on “ma and pa” operations took center stage Monday night, Feb. 6, during a Belvidere City Council meeting. Casey’s General Store is a chain of convenience stores in the Midwest, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and others. It […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER “Mayor Mike” is back for a second, four-year term as the city’s chief executive officer. Incumbent Republican Mike Chamberlain received 62 percent of the 1,543 ballots cast in the Tuesday, Feb. 28 GOP primary to defeat the challenger, Ric Brereton, son of Chamberlain’s predecessor, longtime Mayor […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Friday, Feb. 24, Sgt. P’s Lapghans for Veterans gathered at VFW Post 1461 at 10 a.m. for their monthly meeting and to craft more lapghans to be donated. The 20 members at the meeting received an extra spark of inspiration for their efforts when Garden […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Coaches who have been around for a while always find themselves facing different challenges as new seasons approach. Bethany Meyer will be returning for her third year as head coach of the girls varsity basketball team at Harlem High School. Her first two seasons were successful, […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The oldest and longest lasting business in the City of Loves Park recently closed down after 87 years! The doors to Blume’s Garage were shut at the beginning of this year and many area customers, as they drive by the location at 5614 N. Second St. […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem High School will have three performances of its spring musical, “Legally Blonde,” in the Vivienne Peterson Auditorium. Shows will be at 7 p.m. March 10 and 11, along with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 12. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for seniors and […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Smart Meters are on their way to Machesney Park and Loves Park. An official of Commonwealth Edison said told the Machesney Park Village Board Feb. 21 that installa-tion of meters, west of Illinois 251 (North Second Street), should happen this year. The balance will be put […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Feb. 20 Loves Park City Council meeting, Mayor Darryl Lindberg presented a plaque to Loves Park businessman Norman Chen (Chen’s Restaurant), which is closing after 40 years business on N. Second St. Lindberg gave the plaque in recognition of Chen’s business and contributions to […]
