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WHITEWATER – The following students have been trained and certified to be University of Wisconsin-Whitewater peer mentors. Courtney Rosendahl, of Poplar Grove, a sophomore special education major, has joined the peer mentors. Cassanda Johnson, of Belvidere, a sophomore accounting major, also joined the peer mentor program. Each of the 93 […]
MONROE – The Monroe Township Firefighters Association will hold their All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast. It will be at the fire station, located at 104 West St. in Monroe Center, Ill. Serving is from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages six to 12, and […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Monday, Oct. 19, the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition met to further discuss strategic plans and projects the coalition has been working toward since their foundation in 2013. The meeting began at 3:30 p.m. at the Boone County Health Department, located at 1204 […]
Support from State Representative Bob Pritchard As a State Representative serving multiple counties, I meet numerous States’ Attorneys. Michelle Courier is one of the most effective State’s Attorneys, and Boone County residents’ benefit. Michelle is hard working, innovative, and dedicated to improving public safety. She is a native of the […]
Which state has the highest taxes in the Midwest? Not Illinois, that’s for sure. The Illinois Policy Institute is claiming otherwise, citing “recent research.” But that research was actually based on tax collections from Fiscal Year 2013, when the Illinois state income tax rate was five percent. Now, in Fiscal […]
BELVIDERE – Gardening containers don’t have to be for summer enjoyment. Come learn how easy it can be to create a beautiful winter container garden for your front porch or patio. Join Candice Miller, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator for this informative, hands-on program. Participants will create their own […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a Fall Classic Film Series. It is a free night of cinematic fun each Sunday night in November. Chairs will be provided for the event, but people are more than welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort. Popcorn and refreshments […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a Fall Classic Film Series. It is a free night of cinematic fun each Sunday night in November. Chairs will be provided for the event, but people are more than welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort. Popcorn and refreshments […]
ROCKFORD– Veterans in the Rockford community will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Dental Group of Rockford on Saturday, Nov. 7. Dr. Amanda Thorton Morken, Dr. Shobhit Bansal, Dr. Venu Maturi, Dr. Yong Woo Lee and team at Dental Group of Rockford will be improving the oral […]
Drake Cemetery Dedication service speech Courtesy of Elaine Huska Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Office Manager CALEDONIA – Service of dedication and/or rededication for a Civil War headstone. Headstone Rededication Service: The following service is adapted from the 1917 service for the use of the Grand Army of the Republic; […]
