Belvidere Republican

Two annual chicken broast events support Garden Prairie park

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “The twice a year chicken broast pays for the park,” said Gabriel Nevel. “Without this happening two times a year, we wouldn’t be able to keep it open or pay for upkeep and repair. “I’ve been helping since I was 10. My parents brought me here […]

 
 

Ida Public Library seeks rezoning for Hurlbut Avenue project

By Bob Balgemann Ida Public Library is a major property owner in the city, especially along West Hurlbut Avenue, some of whose houses are part of a local historic district. It is requesting rezoning of a 9,000-square-foot, vacant parcel at 117 W. Hurlbut from SR-6, single-family residential, to I, institutional, […]

 
 

New gallery at Boone County Museum of History honors city’s art sponsor

New gallery at Boone County Museum of History honors city’s art sponsor

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Boone County Museum of History quietly dedicated a new exhibit room during the downpour of rain on the Saturday of Heritage Days. When nearly every other scheduled activity had been cancelled, the museum continued with its gallery dedication. The speaker for the event was the […]

 
 

Belvidere police buying equipment over time to minimize impact on city

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Police Chief Shane Woody told the story of what happened during a previous emergency call that was handled by the police department’s Special Weapons And Tactic (SWAT) team. “In 2019, the SWAT team was called to handle a suicidal subject armed with the rifle,” he told […]

 
 

Unplug Illinois at Belvidere Park

Unplug Illinois at Belvidere Park

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Fourth Annual Unplug Illinois Day was held on Saturday, July 9. Unplug Illinois is a campaign created by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association that encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure, and family. On July 9, […]

 
 

Li’l Tractors, Big Pulls

Li’l Tractors, Big Pulls

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & heels Museum hosted a garden tractor/ATV tractor pull on Saturday, July 3. The 53 contestants ranged in age from five-years-old to over 60-years-old. Kaydra Heller, secretary/treasurer of the ATV/Garden Tractor Pulling Association, was the announcer for the event. “This event […]

 
 

American House mural gets a fresh look

American House mural gets a fresh look

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Arrangements for this work on the American House mural were made while Mike Chamberlain was still the mayor of Belvidere. COVID got in the way of it actually being completed. This year, the artist who designed the mural in 1997 made the journey back to Belvidere […]

 
 

New Pavilion at Cherry Valley Library

New Pavilion at Cherry Valley Library

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “We received a very generous donation and used it to build a pavilion,” said Cherry Valley Library Director Jane Lenser.”We are dedicating it tonight (Saturday, June 11). We will be holding outdoor programs out here. We have a children’s program out here on Monday. We will […]

 
 

Poplar Grove Neighbors Fest includes new Lions Park Walking Path

Poplar Grove Neighbors Fest includes new Lions Park Walking Path

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The annual Neighbors Fest in Poplar Grove on Saturday, June 11. “Neighbors Fest is designed to say ‘Thank you’ to the community,” said the event coordinator, Kristi Richardson. “Every one of the vendors and activity directors is local. They live, work, or own a business in […]

 
 

Earth Force group plants tree at BSMS

Earth Force group plants tree at BSMS

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Tina Dawson-Scott and Pat Castro from the Boone County Conservation District supervised as members of Belvidere Middle School’s Earth Force team planted eight trees around the school on Wednesday, June 1. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, the tree planting was rescheduled due to inclement weather. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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