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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Friday, July 15 The Kishwaukee Kennel Club, Inc. will host their AKC All Breed Dog Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Come see 123 different breeds. For more information, contact Lon at (779) 771-8029. Saturday, July 16 Spring Creek UCC, located […]
