Belvidere Republican

Some parting words from Mayor Mike

By Anne Eickstadt Editor “I am very grateful for the time that I have served the City of Belvidere,” said Mayor Mike Chamberlain. “It has been a learning experience for me. It has held some of the highest points in my life and, also, some of the lowest points in […]

 
 

Alderman wants discussion on dealing with library levy

By Bob Balgemann Reporter More than one city official has said he would like there to be discussion on dealing with the Ida Public Library’s annual tax levy. Mayor Mike Chamberlain made the first call in January, not long after city council in another split vote approved the library’s requested […]

 
 

Belvidere Police obtain arrest warrant for Rockford  man for Aggravated Robbery and Robbery.

Belvidere Police obtain arrest warrant for Rockford  man for Aggravated Robbery and Robbery.

Scott J. Njos, 38, of Rockford, is wanted for Aggravated Robbery-Class 1 Felony and Robbery-Class 2 Felony. On April 11, 2021, the Belvidere Police Department was dispatched to Subway Sandwich Shop, 1220 N. State St., for a report of a robbery to the business. Patrol officers and detectives responded to […]

 
 

Two new firefighters take up where retiring firefighters leave off

Two new firefighters take up where retiring firefighters leave off

With Cpt. Mark Zumbragel and Firefighter/Paramedic Chuck Rotolo retiring, the Belvidere Fire Department would be running shorthanded, so two new firefighters have joined the team.

 
 

Belvidere properties helping regional land bank move forward

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Boone County and the City of Belvidere both are members of the Northern Illinois Land Bank Authority that was created in 2019. The purpose of that regional organization is to get abandoned and blighted properties, including houses, put back on the tax rolls and be an […]

 
 

CPA: Defensive Tactics

CPA: Defensive Tactics

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Previous Citizens Police Academy class feedback resulted in a defensive tactics session with Officers Matt Shook and Ryan Davenport being added to the course. The hands-on defensive tactics CPA class they taught in 2020 resulted in only a couple of students participating so they decided to […]

 
 

CPA: Use of Force

CPA: Use of Force

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Sgt. Chris Washburn returned to the Citizens Police Academy to discuss the Use of Force. He told us about the legal definitions and use of deadly force and the laws regarding both for civilians and for police officers. Deadly force, also known as lethal force, is […]

 
 

Voters choose new mayors in Belvidere, Poplar Grove and Capron

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Voters in several Boone County municipalities were restless on election day as they made some changes in the governing boards of where they live. Former 12-year trustee Cliff Morris led much of the night and wound up winning a four-year term as mayor of the City […]

 
 

Interest begins to renew in Belvidere video gaming establishments

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The first video gaming license was issued in the city back in 2010, with a lot happening since then. At one point there were 21 active licenses at businesses in the city limits. A new cap of 30 was set in 2018. Then the cap was […]

 
 

CPA: Police K-9s and DUI enforcement

CPA: Police K-9s and DUI enforcement

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Two years ago the BPD acquired two new K-9s, Shep and Frank Sinatra, who are utility dogs trained to detect cocaine and heroin. They also track fleeing suspects, lost children and wandering people with special needs. Officer Zach Reese brought K-9 Shep to the Citizen’s Police […]

 
 
 
 
 
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