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 […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – With the start of the 2016-2017 fiscal year right around the corner, city council members have been given a preview of their new budget. Budget Officer Becky Tobin presented an overview during a recent committee of the whole meeting that showed estimated revenue at […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Every week, children around the Belvidere and Boone County area gather at the Concordia Lanes bowling alley, located at 1205 Logan Ave. in Belvidere, to enjoy the sport of bowling with a great deal of fun. Bowling is an amazingly enjoyable sport, especially when […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Head Coach Aaron Pearson and top assistant Nate Lister have a knack for getting the Bucs ready for big games. After a respectable though rollercoaster 8-8 season in the rugged NIC-10 as the smallest school in the conference, Belvidere has taken its […]
Elementary schools Monday, March 7 – BBQ riblet sandwich, chicken nuggets with Fritos, 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 8 – Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken patty sandwich, Fun on the […]