Belvidere Republican

Heritage Days coming back better than ever before

Heritage Days coming back better than ever before

  By Kathryn Menue Editor Heritage Days of Belvidere will return Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26 with more fun and more activities than years past. The fun will kick off Friday, June 24 with events both new and old. Friday Splash Pad Doty Park’s Splash Pad will be […]

 
 

Belvidere has become ‘place to be,’ mayor says

Belvidere has become ‘place to be,’ mayor says

By Bob Balgemann Reporter In the words of Mayor Mike Chamberlain, the city has enjoyed another year of progress, with a responsible and responsive city council setting the course for a successful future. The mayor delivered an upbeat State of the City address during the Monday, June 6 city council […]

 
 

Robbery occurs at Alpine Bank in Belvidere

Robbery occurs at Alpine Bank in Belvidere

On Monday, June 13, at 10:53 a.m., officers of the Belvidere Police Department responded to a bank robbery at the Alpine Bank and trust company located at 600 South State St. in Belvidere. The suspect,  an older looking, white male with a light brownish to strawberry colored beard, between 45 […]

 
 

Belvidere man arrested on drug charges

Belvidere man arrested on drug charges

On Thursday, June 9, an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit and the Belvidere Police K-9 Unit resulted in the arrest of a Belvidere resident on felony drug charges. On Thursday, June 9, Larry G. Lewis, 39, was arrested in Belvidere, pursuant to an investigation by the Belvidere/Boone […]

 
 

Rockford, Belvidere/Boone County narcotic units collaborate on drug arrests

Rockford, Belvidere/Boone County narcotic units collaborate on drug arrests

For the past several months the Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Rockford Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force, and the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit have been investigating a group of individuals who were involved with selling large amounts of heroin and cocaine at various locations, primarily on […]

 
 

Safety Town returns to Boone County Fairgrounds

Safety Town returns to Boone County Fairgrounds

By Kathryn Menue Editor From Tuesday, June 7 through Friday, June 10, community youth participated in the annual Safety Town event at the Boone County Fairgrounds held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Upon arrival, children were greeted by check-in volunteers, such as Laura Lindenberg. Here, children received nametags and […]

 
 

Some Republican candidates near free ride to Nov. 8

Some Republican candidates near free ride to Nov. 8

By Bob Balgemann Reporter For some Republican candidates for office in Boone County, Nov. 8 may be a night to sit back and watch results in other people’s races. The county Democratic Party did not slate any candidates for upcoming vacancies by the May 31 deadline. That leaves Independent candidates […]

 
 

Robbery notification at Alpine Bank in Belvidere

  Alpine Bank’s Belvidere Downtown branch, located at 600 South State St. in Belvidere was robbed this morning. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash. All employees are safe and no injuries sustained.

 
 

Belvidere Police Department initiates Summer Outreach Program

Belvidere Police Department initiates Summer Outreach Program

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Wednesday, June 8 at 1 p.m., members of the Belvidere Police Department celebrated the opening of the new soccer park on the corner of Christi Lane and Highline Drive in Belvidere and the start of the police department’s Summer Community Policing Outreach Initiative. […]

 
 

Belvidere City Council divided on Menomonie Street parking

Belvidere City Council divided on Menomonie Street parking

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – After many months of discussions, city council has approved a change in parking along Menomonie Street, from Main to Webster. However, the vote wasn’t unanimous. Council voted 6-4 on Monday, June 6 to approve two-way traffic with angle parking on one side of the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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