Belvidere Republican

Views differ on suspending Poplar Grove park board

Views differ on suspending Poplar Grove park board

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The village board has approved suspending the parks advisory board (PAB), agreeing with a recommendation issued by the committee of the whole on July 11. However, the ordinance creating the park board will remain on the books, should a future village board decide to reinstate it. […]

 
 

Rockford Speedway hosts Kids Night

Rockford Speedway hosts Kids Night

Repeat winners lead the way on ‘Kids Night’ at Rockford Speedway. Those who know their way to the victory lane found their way back to the hallowed ground during Metro Medical Kids Night at Rockford Speedway. Leading the charge was current Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Model point leader Michael Bilderback, […]

 
 

Pirates takeover Candlewick Lake

Pirates takeover Candlewick Lake

By Barb Appelhans REPORTER On Sunday, July 17, Pirates invaded the Candlewick Lake beach side. Well, Pirates Over 40 that is. Pirates Over 40 came to the Candlewick Lake beach armed with guitars, drums, and horns with the intention to entertain. They accomplished their sea-worthy goals with a full two […]

 
 

Animals take over Boone County Fairgrounds

Animals take over Boone County Fairgrounds

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR From Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 17, the Boone County Fairgrounds provided a wagging good time for dogs and people alike, all thanks to the Blackhawk Kennel Club and the Kishwaukee Kennel Club for hosting the 72nd Annual All-Breed Dog Show and the 73rd Annual […]

 
 

Local governments have to return overpayments to state

Local governments have to return overpayments to state

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Local governments, including those in Boone County, will have to return $168 million in overpaid corporate replacement taxes to the state Department of Revenue (DOR). That is official now that the state legislative session has concluded with no action taken to ease or remove the burden. […]

 
 

County board faces variety of issues at special meeting

County board faces variety of issues at special meeting

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Filling a vacancy, approving state testing for candidates applying to be county engineer and support for an advisory referendum on politics and money were among the issues faced by the Boone County Board during its special meeting June 29. In a voice vote with just one […]

 
 

Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition continues community outreach

Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition continues community outreach

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Monday, July 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition (BCDPC) met to discuss further outreach in the community. At the opening of the meeting, the coalition received positive news from Blaine United Methodist Church, who donated $450 to the […]

 
 

Fundraising benefit for Kara Arnett Ferguson

Fundraising benefit for Kara Arnett Ferguson

By Matt Helm REPORTER The family, friends and loved ones of Kara Arnett Ferguson gathered to support her in her fight against Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a fundraising benefit on Saturday, July 9 at 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. “It was so nice to see everyone, from childhood friends […]

 
 

County board adopts resolution opposing railroad route

County board adopts resolution opposing railroad route

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER First with a letter and now with a resolution, the Boone County Board has made it abundantly clear that it opposes a portion of the proposed 278-mile Great Lakes Basin Railroad route coming through Boone County. The vote was 11-0 in favor, with board Chairman Bob […]

 
 

Old cars cruise into Boone County

Old cars cruise into Boone County

By Kathryn Menue EDITOR With summer well underway, car enthusiast throughout the Stateline area will be flocking to Boone County for cruise nights and car shows galore. The fun cruised into Belvidere on Saturday, July 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Belvidere. The annual Belvidere Cruise Night […]

 
 
 
 
 
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