SPRINGFIELD – Illinois mutual companies have served their policyholders for over a hundred years. Farmers had problems getting insurance protection for buildings, homes, livestock and machinery. Therefore, Mutuals developed throughout the state to fill this void. These Mutuals are different from stock insurance companies, as they are owned and controlled […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Boone County Track and Field Invitational set at Belvidere North High School on Wednesday, March 9, featured teams from Belvidere North High School, Belvidere High School, and North Boone High School. Belvidere North swept the competition with the most wins between the three […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ Donna Thomas believes that painting is something you’re never too old to do. The local artist teaches painting classes for seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Keen Age Center. “It will be four years this August since I’ve started painting classes at the Keen […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier announced on Friday, March 11 that Derrick Jones, 26, of Rockford, pled guilty and was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for drug delivery charges. Jones made a delivery of a substance containing less than a gram […]
Friday, March 11 St. James School of Belvidere will host a Fish Fry Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will include an all you can eat baked or hand beer battered fried cod served with Mac and cheese, French fries, coleslaw, vegetables, salad, and dessert. The Fish […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – The presidential preference primary election is Tuesday when the remaining candidates, all vying to lead the United States for another four years, will continue their battle for delegates. There’s also an important election going on locally, as competition for six seats on the […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – With not even a week gone by since the last fire in the City of Belvidere, another structure caught fire early on Sunday, March 6. At an apartment complex located at 137 S. State St. in Belvidere, a structural fire took root on the […]
Elementary schools Monday, March 14 – Vegetarian chili with hot Fantastics, chicken nuggets with chip cookie, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, steamed green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy baby carrots, juicy orange wedges, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, March 15 – Pancakes and sausage patties, meatball sub, […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – Tuesday’s election for the Republican nomination for Boone County State’s Attorney may determine who holds that position for the next four years. Incumbent Michelle Courier and challenger Tricia Smith are the only two candidates. There is no Democrat on the ballot, though the […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Most sports are outdoor sports. Even sports that are traditionally played indoors can be transferred outside. Football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, cross country, soccer, and hockey are just a few sports that can continue game play either inside or […]