ROCKFORD- David Stim, 13, of Rockford is a fun loving young man who enjoys an active lifestyle. In his free time, David enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding and running. When David is not on the move, he likes to relax by watching funny videos online. His family describes him as a, “friendly […]
BOONE COUNTY – Are you wondering where to find local food and farm products in Boone County? Satisfy your local food cravings and curiosities on the Boone County Farm Stroll. The stroll is a self-guided tour of a dozen diversified family farms located in Boone County. The University of Illinois […]
POPLAR GROVE – The Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum is very excited to host an evening with Captain Chuck Downey and Carl Johnson on Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. Captain Chuck is a Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Recipient and the youngest Naval Aviator of World War II. Captain Chuck […]
BELVIDERE – On Aug. 17, at 4:02 p.m., a Belvidere Police Department (BPD) Officer responded to the PSB in reference to fraud. BPD Officer spoke with the complainant who stated she received and deposited a check for a table she was selling on Craigslist. The buyer told the complainant that […]
BELVIDERE – On Friday, Aug. 29, the Belvidere Police Department arrested a subject for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual abuse. On Friday, Aug. 29, the Belvidere Police Department, Illinois State Police, and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation which led to Arturo Indoval, […]
BELVIDERE – The Boone County 4-H announced the winners from the Boone County Fair Dairy Shows. The Supreme Calf Champion Award, donated by Javurek Chiropractic, was awarded to Emily Irwin of Belvidere. The Reserve Supreme Calf Champion went to Brock Irwin of Belvidere. The Calf Champion Registered Holstein Award, donated […]
BELVIDERE – The Boone County Conservation District in Belvidere will hold the 34th Annual Autumn Pioneer Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Roger Gustafson Nature Center and Festival Grounds located at 603 N. Appleton Road. Travel back to the 1800s and learn about the lifestyles […]
POPLAR GROVE– The Belvidere North High School boy’s golf team defeated Boylan in an incredibly close game at home at Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Belvidere ended up winning by two points in a total of 164 to 166. Belvidere North […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – There was some excitement Sunday in a couple of the political booths along the Midway, as the 156th Boone County Fair came to a close. Those in the booths produced their iPhones to show the most recent poll had Democrat Bernie Sanders running […]
Friday, Aug. 28 The IDA public library in Belvidere is hosting Family Friday where families can come out from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to hear stories and make crafts. The Belvidere Boys Football sophomore team will face Boylan High School at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity game at […]