By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Monday, July 18, Kim Krawczyk, of Poplar Grove, started a new journey by opening her own coffee shop: Poplar Grind. “My first day was wonderful,” Krawczyk said. To commemorate the opening of her new business, Krawczyk held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 23 […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The General Assembly has taken a first step by approving a temporary budget. State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, said that includes a full year of funding for K-12 education and money to keep various state departments going until January 2017. After that, from the Boone […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR Illinois State Representative candidate for the 69th District, Angelique Bodine, has made it her mission to get the Illinois Anti-Corruption Act on the ballot for the November election. Bodine began her quest on Feb. 9 at the Boone County Finance, Taxation, and Salaries Committee meeting. From […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Two proposed developments have been recommended for approval by the Village of Poplar Grove’s planning and zoning (P and Z) commission. Home State Bank is seeking a special use permit to allow construction of an 86-unit independent living center on 6.9 acres at the southeast corner […]
The 4-H Dog Obedience Show was held on Saturday, July 16 at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The following are the winners from the show. The Grand Champion for Beginner Novice I went to Rachel Marrone of Hampshire. She received a plaque donated by State Street Animal Clinic. The Reserve Champion […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER As the transition begins in how recreationally related decisions are made, here are some of the leisure-time projects that are on the table in Poplar Grove: Dog Park This is being proposed as an Eagle Scout project and is still in the works. Boy Scout Ian […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]