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By Lisa Rodgers Reporter SPRINGFIELD- In February, legislation was introduced by Rep. Michael Tyron to amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act 410 ILCS 625/. On July 30, Illinois Legislators approved the revision of the Act that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2016. The new legislation will directly impact the following: […]
BOONE COUNTY – On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Boone County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Poplar Grove man on multiple criminal sexual abuse charges. Zachary Smith, 31, of Poplar Grove, was charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Class Two Felony). Smith remains in the Boone County Jail on a […]
ROCHELLE– Unity Hospice of Western Illinois is inviting veterans of Boone, Ogle, and surrounding counties to share their stories of wartime for inclusion in the Library of Congress through a nationally-recognized program called the Veterans History Project. One of the world’s most respected research and cultural institutions, the Library of Congress will […]
ROCKFORD – Bergstrom Inc. and The Salvation Army have collaborated to invite all area veterans, active military, and the Rockford community to attend: Stars and Stripes: A Salute to Our Veterans. This event will include live entertainment and ceremonial moments that recognize the men and women who have stood tall […]
BOONE COUNTY – Remember no school Monday Sept. 7: Labor Day Elementary schools Tuesday, Sept. 8- French toast sticks with sausage and syrup, chicken patty sandwich, fiesta salad. Wednesday, Sept. 9- Cheese pizza, perfect pasta with sauce and cheese, all American sub. Thursday, Sept.10- Beef enchilada, hot dog, southwest salad […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The city’s downtown streetscape project won’t continue this year, because the only bid received to do the work was well over the amount set aside in the current budget. And so the committee of the whole’s recommendation to reject the bid was approved by […]
Mary Ellen (Gozy) Gorham, 62, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30 with her family at her side. She was a loving and caring person. She liked playing Bingo and going to garage sales, and she loved her kitty, Peewee. She leaves behind her loving husband, Charlie Gorham; son, […]
By Mr. Michael J. Armato Rockford East High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director ROCKFORD – Rockford East’s 5th Annual Varsity Volleyball Invitational has yet to be held in its entirety at Rockford’s Historic East High School. It was scheduled there this year with the addition of the Field-house project, however heavy […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor DEKALB – The Belvidere North High School varsity boys cross country team won first place at the Sycamore Invitational hosted by Sycamore High School at Afton Forest Preserve in DeKalb. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the varsity boys cross country team competed in the 91 degree heat, […]
By Karen Gadke Contributor BOONE COUNTY – When we decide we want to give back, do something outside of ourselves – which is one way of staying young and healthy – most people choose an obvious, often “glamorous” human cause, while animal-related causes receive a very small percentage of the […]
