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BOONE COUNTY – The Boone County 4-H released the cat and dog show results. Cat Show results The Grand Champion Cat Plaque, donated by the Wranglers 4-H Club went to Martina Berger of Rockford. The Reserve Champion Cat Plaque, donated by State Street Animal Clinic went to Madison Conklin of […]
FLORA – We, as Flora Township representatives for Southwestern Boone County, hereby endorse Michelle Courier to be reelected as our state’s attorney. As our state’s attorney for the last seven years, Courier has a proven track record of being hard-working, dedicated, and acting in the best interests of Boone County. […]
Friday, Sept. 4 The Belvidere Boys football sophomore team will face Belvidere North High School at home at 5 p.m. and the varsity team will play at 7:15 p.m. This game will also be senior parent night for the varsity team. The Belvidere Girl’s Poms’ squad will perform at the […]
By Samantha Fetzner Reporter FOX LAKE – On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1, Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was gunned down and killed in the line of duty. Gliniewicz had been on the force for 30 years and had previously served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. Lt. Gliniewicz […]
By Lisa Rodgers Reporter SPRINGFIELD- In February, legislation was introduced by Rep. Michael Tyron to amend the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act 410 ILCS 625/. On July 30, Illinois Legislators approved the revision of the Act that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2016. The new legislation will directly impact the following: […]
BOONE COUNTY – On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Boone County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Poplar Grove man on multiple criminal sexual abuse charges. Zachary Smith, 31, of Poplar Grove, was charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Class Two Felony). Smith remains in the Boone County Jail on a […]
ROCHELLE– Unity Hospice of Western Illinois is inviting veterans of Boone, Ogle, and surrounding counties to share their stories of wartime for inclusion in the Library of Congress through a nationally-recognized program called the Veterans History Project. One of the world’s most respected research and cultural institutions, the Library of Congress will […]
ROCKFORD – Bergstrom Inc. and The Salvation Army have collaborated to invite all area veterans, active military, and the Rockford community to attend: Stars and Stripes: A Salute to Our Veterans. This event will include live entertainment and ceremonial moments that recognize the men and women who have stood tall […]
BOONE COUNTY – Remember no school Monday Sept. 7: Labor Day Elementary schools Tuesday, Sept. 8- French toast sticks with sausage and syrup, chicken patty sandwich, fiesta salad. Wednesday, Sept. 9- Cheese pizza, perfect pasta with sauce and cheese, all American sub. Thursday, Sept.10- Beef enchilada, hot dog, southwest salad […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The city’s downtown streetscape project won’t continue this year, because the only bid received to do the work was well over the amount set aside in the current budget. And so the committee of the whole’s recommendation to reject the bid was approved by […]
