Belvidere Republican

Residents asked to help resolve state legislative gridlock

Residents asked to help resolve state legislative gridlock

  By Bob Balgemann Reporter STATELINE – In the view of state Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Sycamore, Memorial Day weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. “Legislators needed to get out of Springfield, go back to the people they represent and remember that the freedoms we enjoy aren’t free,” Rep. […]

 
 

Belvidere High grad addresses school funding legislation

Belvidere High grad addresses school funding legislation

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Tori Grove graduated from Belvidere North High School and Rock Valley College in 2015 through the Running Start Program. Last summer, she was part of the legislative internship program sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. He sponsors such a program each summer, […]

 
 

Vivian G. Smith, 90

Vivian G. Smith, 90

HARVARD – Vivian G. Smith, 90, of Harvard, Ill. passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, May 31 at her farm in Harvard, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1925, in Belvidere to William and Gladys (Pundt) Armbruster. Vivian was a book keeper and a farmer. She […]

 
 

Sister Cities hosts Sock Hop

Sister Cities hosts Sock Hop

BELVIDERE – Sister Cities of Belvidere will host the Taste of Sister Cities Sock Hop on Saturday, June 18. The event will take place at the Boone County Community Building Complex, located at 111 W. First St. in Belvidere. The evening will feature 50s, 60s, and 70s music courtesy of […]

 
 

North Boone Leo’s Club makes big donation

North Boone Leo’s Club makes big donation

By Kathryn Menue Editor POPLAR GROVE – North Boone Leo’s Club made a huge difference this spring with their annual Rose Sale. North Boone High School’s Leo’s Club, comprised of 22 high school students, raised $700 in their annual event. The funds they raised will benefit The Center for Sight […]

 
 

Bucs baseball future is almost now

Bucs baseball future is almost now

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – It took over 27 hours for defending state champion Rockford Christian to beat Belvidere 1-0 in the 2016 Class 3A Regional Semi-final. With play suspended by rain and lightning after less than two innings of scoreless action, the game resumed on a […]

 
 

Illinois DOR wants money back from overpaying local governments

Illinois DOR wants money back from overpaying local governments

  By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY- The Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) has overpaid local governments by $168 million in corporate replacement taxes. Now, DOR wants its money back. Belvidere School District 100 was the biggest loser in Boone County, having been overpaid by $330,354.69 in 2013, according to […]

 
 

Rockford man sentenced on drug charges

Rockford man sentenced on drug charges

BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Wednesday, May 25 that Alfredo Aguilera-Ortiz, 36, of Rockford, was sentenced to serve 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the charge of Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. On or about Dec. 17, […]

 
 

Heritage Woods of Belvidere celebrates 5th anniversary

Heritage Woods of Belvidere celebrates 5th anniversary

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Friday, May 20, Heritage Woods held a banquet in honor of their 5th anniversary of opening in Belvidere. At 5 p.m., the dining area filled with Heritage Woods employees, residents, and area supporters to celebrate the achievement of providing excellent services to the […]

 
 

Owen Costanza elected chairman of GOP Central Committee

Owen Costanza elected chairman of GOP Central Committee

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Owen Costanza has been elected unanimously to a two-year term as chairman of the Republican Party Central Committee in Boone County. He was chosen April 13 to replace Patrick Murphy, who chose not to seek re-election. Murphy is the Belvidere Township supervisor. Costanza […]

 
 
 
 
 
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