By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Beginning on Friday, Dec. 4, in conjunction with Hometown Christmas, the Belvidere Park District once again organized the Holiday Light Display throughout the Belvidere Park for the community to enjoy. The light display has become a community tradition that families look forward to viewing […]
By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BOONE COUNTY – On Dec. 7, the Illinois Senate and Gov. Bruce Rauner passed a bill releasing some of the money it has owed local governments for more than five months. Senate Bill 2309 released the motor fuel taxes, video gambling taxes and lottery winnings […]
Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent FREEPORT – Freeport is always tough at home. Exuberant fans, high-decibel pep band, physical play to match consistent athleticism, and a proud tradition never backing down to anyone make the longest road trip in the NIC-10 a challenge for visitors. Especially since Belvidere knocked the Pretzels […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Every year, the Belvidere Fire Department presents fire prevention techniques to the residents of Sheffield Meadows, Shadley Apartments, and Pearl Place Apartments. This year, the fire department presented fire prevention techniques to Shadley Apartments on Nov. 23, and had the same presentation at Sheffield […]
BELVIDERE – On Dec. 15, Belvidere Police Detectives were called to the 400 Block of W. Jackson St. for a shooting. Detectives arrived on scene and began a preliminary investigation. Belvidere Police Detectives have since arrested and charged Ronald L. Ball, 69 of Rockford, with one count of armed violence […]
By Barb Appelhans Reporter CANDLEWICK LAKE – On Saturday, Dec. 12, Santa Claus made a special stop at the Candlewick Lake Recreation Center to have a breakfast with the families that reside in the Candlewick community. The breakfast, which consisted of pancakes, sausage, milk, and/or orange juice, provided the perfect morning […]
BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:59 a.m. Belvidere Police and Belvidere Fire Department responded to the 400 block of W. Jackson St. for a report of shots fired. Patrol officers arrived on scene and made contact with a 47-year-old, white female with a gunshot wound to the leg. […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – On an uncommonly warm Advent Season night in Boone County, Auburn rode into Belvidere feeling hot after a hiccup to remind the NIC-10 that it is the defending champion. The hiccup occurred when the Knights dropped their opener to Boylan 80-63. While Auburn […]
By Kaila Olsen Reporter BELVIDERE – On Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., Belvidere North High School’s varsity boys’ basketball team faced off against Rockford’s Auburn Knights. The game started out pretty rough for the Blue Thunder boys, and ended even rougher. It was hard for Belvidere North to get […]
BELVIDERE–Are you looking to have fun and help your community? The Belvidere Lions Club is sponsoring a new Leo club for young people, ages 12 to 18. Leo clubs prepare young people for a lifetime of leadership and provide the young people of our community with an opportunity for development […]