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By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – When Head Coach Aaron Pearson came to Belvidere almost a decade ago, he declared a goal of making basketball as popular and renowned as football. After leading Belvidere to its first NIC-10 crown in 2012-2013, Pearson and top assistant Nate Lister continue […]
Courtesy of Dave Ernest Boone County Sheriff BOONE COUNTY – On Feb. 25, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from MercyRockfordEMS Systems. MercyRockford EMS also provided the Sheriff’s Office with replacement batteries and pads for the department’s other 30 AEDs. The donation was a grant […]
BLOOMINGTON – Wesley (Wes) Edward Newport, Sr., 66, of Bloomington, Ill., passed away on Saturday, March 5 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington, where military rites was accorded by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BOONE COUNTY – A new rail line that would create a bypass around the city of Chicago to ease congestion – with part of its route going through eastern Boone County – will be discussed at public meetings in late March or early April. The rail […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, March 1 emergency responders around Belvidere, Boone County, and McHenry County responded to a structural fire that dislodged two families from their homes. At approximately 11:45 p.m., Belvidere Fire District II responded to a structural fire at 703 Pearl St. in Belvidere. […]
STATELINE – Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI) is proud to announce the first “Future Top Chef” event that occurred from Feb. 22 through Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at local McDonald’s stores. Through a collaborative effort between CEANCI and the McDonald’s Corporation, students were […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle J. Courier announced that after two hours of deliberations, a Boone County jury returned a guilty verdict of First Degree Murder, two counts of Attempt First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Streetgang Member, and Mob Action against Ricardo Figueroa. […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The local VFW Post 1461 had the opportunity to donate funds to a local organization that has served the Belvidere/Boone County community for years. According to VFW Post 1461 Commander Greg Kelm, the National Veterans of Foreign War headquarters reserved funds so VFW Posts […]
Wednesday, March 9 Public meeting for the Ambulance referendum affecting north Boone County will be held at Poplar Grove Village Hall hosted by Friends of North Boone Fire Protection Distinct at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Public meeting for the Ambulance referendum affecting north Boone County will be held at […]
Friday, March 4 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 […]
