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By Chris Johnson REPORTER The warm-ups are over, and the pre-season is history. It is time to get to work in Belvidere, and the Lady Bucs are prepared for battle this Monday, Nov. 14, as they take on the Genoa-Kingston Lady Cogs. The 2016 winter sports season tips off with […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Belvidere North Lady Blue Thunder girls’ basketball team is ready to wrap up practice and embark on a successful journey into the winter sports season. On Monday, Nov. 14, teams from across the State of Illinois will tip-off their basketball year. The Blue Thunder girls’ […]
On the weekend of Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6, the Belvidere North High School girls’ cross country team placed first in the state competition. In honor of the big win for the school, Belvidere North held a special pep rally on Monday, Nov. 7 to commemorate the […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The North Boone Lady Vikings are only days away from the start of the 2016 winter sports season. On Monday, Nov. 14 it all begins for the Big Northern combatant as Rockford Christian Life pays a courtside visit. Then, it gets busy. On Tuesday, Nov. 15 […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Despite the sweet treats of Halloween trick-or-treating calling to children all over the Belvidere/Boone County community, several avid youth bowlers hit the lanes before going home to change into their costumes and hit the streets for some scares and candy. On Monday, Oct. 31, Concordia Lanes […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “It’s a really lovable show for everyone who has affection for the Dr. Seuss stories of their childhood,” Choreographer Sheri Warren said of the upcoming production of “Suessical the Musical. “The story cleverly brings together a lot of Dr. Seuss’ plots.” This fantasy of a family […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Budget and Finance Director Becky Tobin delivered some disturbing news to committee of the whole members at their Oct. 24 meeting. Here are the salient points: Numbers A $233,513 increase in police and fire pensions is being projected for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The tax levy […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Bright and early at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce members braved the foggy drive to the Boone County Historical Museum for the annual Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Grant Breakfast. Despite the tired eyes from everyone staying up late to […]
Thursday, Nov. 17 5 – 7 p.m. FREE Mixer-Multi Chamber (Wauconda, Cary/Grove, Crystal Lake, McHenry & Island Lake) 3D Bowl/Sideout Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake, IL 60042 Phone: 847-526-7174 Website: www.mchenrychamber.com Thursday, Nov. 17 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE Holiday Ceramics Sale Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 […]
Stillman Valley High School is proud to announce the recipients of the 2016-2017 Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution Awards. The winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) award is Taylor Lewin, and the winner of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) award is Braeton McKenzie. […]
