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STATELINE – On Sunday, Sept. 27, shortly before 8:30 p.m. Patrol Officers from the Rockford Police Dept. responded to the parking lot of Wal-Mart, 3902 W. Riverside Blvd., in reference to a vehicular hijacking. The female victim had been approached by two black male suspects who threatened her at gunpoint. […]
BELVIDERE – River City Sound Chorus will host their 8th Annual Show and Dessert Extravaganza in Belvedere. The Annual Show and Dessert Extravaganza will be held at the CBCBC, 111 W. 1st Ave. in Belvidere on Saturday, Oct. 17 and will feature an afternoon of barbershop harmony, Chinese raffle baskets, […]
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has officially requested that the McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team (MIAT) conduct the investigation into the death Monday of Deputy Dwight Maness and MIAT has agreed. The request was in accordance with MCSO policy and effectively removes the Sheriff’s Office from the role […]
Friday, October 2 Bourbon Country Benefit for Crystal Lake Food Pantry will be from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Park Place – Crystal Lake, 406 W. Woodstock Road. Bourbon Country will perform the best of today’s country music at Park Place to benefit the Community Harvest program and the […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – As has been the custom for a number of years, the Rockford Charter Chapter VietNow held its annual “National POW/MIA Recognition” event at the Loves Park city hall complex Sept. 18. Due to inclement weather turnout wasn’t as large as anticipated but attendance […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter LOVES PARK – At the Sept. 14 Loves Park City Council meeting, aldermen welcomed the city’s newest police officer. A resolution was passed authorizing the mayor to hire Chad Palmer as a Loves Park Police Officer effective Sept. 21. Palmer fills a vacancy left by Third […]
By Bob Trott Reporter ROCKTON – Candice Cortese and Charlene Stahl of the Hononegah School District staff are candidates this year for “Those Who Excel” recognition in Illinois, Principal Eric Flohr reported at a regular school board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16. About Stahl, the Flohr said, “She sees adolescents become […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Winners of the cash drawing at this year’s Lions Club Fall Festival were announced at the Sunday night, Sept. 13, conclusion. Jason Bonomo won the first place cash prize of $5,000. Hal Wilson won $1,500 for second prize and Joe Guest took home $1,000 […]
Friday, Sept. 25 The Boone County Conservation District will hold “School Day” for the 34th Annual Autumn Pioneer Festival at Roger Gustafson Nature Center and Festival Grounds located at 603 N. Appleton Road in Belvidere. The event is open to public, private, and homeschooled groups. The event is also open […]
BELVIDERE – The Jefferson High School boys’ varsity soccer team defeated the Belvidere Bucs at Funderburg Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 10. Jefferson High School took the lead in the first period with Fabian Perez scoring the first goal and Pedro Acosta scoring the second goal. The only scores came in […]
