BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association at its 78th annual conference in Chicago by her fellow State’s Attorneys. The Illinois State’s Attorneys Association is a bi-partisan organization composed of all elected State’s Attorneys throughout […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor CHERRY VALLEY – In a recent study conducted by Consumer Affairs, Consumer Affairs found Cherry Valley to be one of the safest towns to live in within Illinois. According to Consumer Affairs Representative Natalie Donohue, Consumer Affairs “analyzed FBI and Census Bureau data to create an […]
Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Writing to people with an inflated estimate of themselves, Paul observed, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That’s all not ya’ll. As an advocate as well as apologist for athletics as foundational to character development without sacrificing competitive instincts and exigencies, […]
LOVES PARK— When Paige Adrian bought Illinois Lottery instant tickets to give to her family for Christmas, she decided to treat herself to a ticket too. “I spent $1 on a $500 A Week For Life ticket for myself and I won the top prize – $500 a week for life!” Adrian, […]
Friday, Jan. 15 The Belvidere High School varsity wrestling team will compete in the Geneseo Invite at Geneseo High School at 4 p.m. The Belvidere High School girls’ sophomore basketball team will face Harlem at 5:30 p.m. at Melvin L. Brown gym. The varsity game will follow at 7 p.m. […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, Jan. 12, members of the Belvidere Police Department, Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Belvidere Fire Department, and OSF HealthCare and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center met for a press conference at the Belvidere Public Safety Building conference room to recognize the community’s efforts […]
By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Friday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. the Belvidere North varsity basketball team played against Rockford’s East (ERabs). The Blue Thunder Boys went into Friday night’s game with a record of 0-14, and the ERabs went into the game with a record of 4-10. […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BOONE COUNTY – With January underway and people trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions, companies, clubs, organizations, and more can help each other maintain a very popular New Year’s resolution: living a healthier life. Everyone has seen or heard about huge diet fads whether […]
Elementary schools Monday, Jan. 18- No school, Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday, Jan. 19-Hot ham and cheese sandwich, chicken patty sandwich, fun on the run with yogurt and cheese, tasty tater tots, crispy romaine, cucumber wheels, chilled applesauce, orange juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, Jan. 20-Cheesy cheese pizza, […]
By Matt Helm Reporter BELVIDERE ─ The local chapter of the Moose International Family Fraternity, The Belvidere Moose Lodge #295, hosted a charity concert the night of Friday, Jan. 8. “We hold these types of events as often as we can,” Moose Lodge #295 Governor Rick Arwood said. “We have […]