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MercyRockford EMS donates to Boone County Sheriff’s Office

MercyRockford EMS donates to Boone County Sheriff’s Office

Courtesy of Dave Ernest Boone County Sheriff BOONE COUNTY – On Feb. 25, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from MercyRockfordEMS Systems. MercyRockford EMS also provided the Sheriff’s Office with replacement batteries and pads for the department’s other 30 AEDs. The donation was a grant […]

 
 

Wesley Edward Newport, Sr., 66

Wesley Edward Newport, Sr., 66

BLOOMINGTON – Wesley (Wes) Edward Newport, Sr., 66, of Bloomington, Ill., passed away on Saturday, March 5 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington, where military rites was accorded by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation […]

 
 

Meetings coming up on Great Lakes Basin Railroad project

Meetings coming up on Great Lakes Basin Railroad project

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – A new rail line that would create a bypass around the city of Chicago to ease congestion – with part of its route going through eastern Boone County – will be discussed at public meetings in late March or early April. The rail […]

 
 

Structural fire displaces two families in Belvidere

Structural fire displaces two families in Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, March 1 emergency responders around Belvidere, Boone County, and McHenry County responded to a structural fire that dislodged two families from their homes. At approximately 11:45 p.m., Belvidere Fire District II responded to a structural fire at 703 Pearl St. in Belvidere. […]

 
 

CEANCI announces “Future Top Chef” event

CEANCI announces “Future Top Chef” event

STATELINE – Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) is proud to announce the first “Future Top Chef” event that occurred from Feb. 22 through Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at local McDonald’s stores. Through a collaborative effort between CEANCI and the McDonald’s Corporation, students were […]

 
 

Gang member convicted of first degree murder in Boone County

Gang member convicted of first degree murder in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle J. Courier announced that after two hours of deliberations, a Boone County jury returned a guilty verdict of First Degree Murder, two counts of Attempt First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Streetgang Member, and Mob Action against Ricardo Figueroa. […]

 
 

VFW Post 1461 donates to Salvation Army

VFW Post 1461 donates to Salvation Army

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The local VFW Post 1461 had the opportunity to donate funds to a local organization that has served the Belvidere/Boone County community for years. According to VFW Post 1461 Commander Greg Kelm, the National Veterans of Foreign War headquarters reserved funds so VFW Posts […]

 
 

Friends of North Boone Fire Protection host upcoming meetings

Wednesday, March 9 Public meeting for the Ambulance referendum affecting north Boone County will be held at Poplar Grove Village Hall hosted by Friends of North Boone Fire Protection Distinct at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Public meeting for the Ambulance referendum affecting north Boone County will be held at […]

 
 

Weekend events for Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6

Weekend events for Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6

Friday, March 4 St. James School of Belvidere will host a Fish Fry Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will include an all you can eat baked or hand beer battered fried cod served with Mac and cheese, French fries, coleslaw, vegetables, salad, and dessert. The Fish […]

 
 

McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office welcomes New Civil Assistant State’s Attorney, Thomas P. Cahill

MCHENRY—Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, is pleased to announce that Thomas Cahill has joined the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Civil Division effective Feb. 29, 2016. Cahill brings a diverse 20-uear background of legal experience as a prosecutor, a criminal defense […]

 
 
 
 
 
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