By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR The Belvidere Police Department hosts 10 sessions of the Citizens Police Academy twice a year to increase the community’s understanding of what the BPD does, why they do what they do, and how they do it. Fifteen people showed up for this session of the CPA. […]
By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR This fun event to support Empower Boone was held at Coach’s Corner, 622 S. State St. on Thursday evening, Feb. 25. It was a donation drive to stock their toiletry supplies; so guests brought items such as toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, soap and toothpaste. All tips […]
By Robert Ryder VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF BOONE COUNTY The cars were lined up for almost a half mile as dozens came out to Poplar Grove Wednesday, Feb. 10, to celebrate the 100th birthday of World War II Army veteran Walther Petroske. The “birthday parade” was a joint effort involving […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Primary elections will be held Tuesday (Feb. 23) in the City of Belvidere and in Belvidere Township. In the township, there are five candidates for four spots on the board of trustees. They are incumbents Jim Culvey, Kathy L. Grover, Richard H. Nelson and Robert E. […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Forward Boone held a lengthy webinar on Thursday, Jan. 29 detailing the vaccine rollout plans for Boone County. As this is a great concern for many Boone County residents, here is part one of the information Amanda Mehl detailed for us. “Forward Boone is an organization […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Incumbent Mayor Mike Chamberlain is being challenged by a Boone County Board member, Jeff Carlisle, in his bid for re-election to a third four-year term leading the city. They will square off in the Feb. 23 Republican primary election with the winner moving on to the […]
The results are in for the 35th annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition. The Band of Misfit Boys won the 35th annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition with their sculpture titled “Hooty and the Blowfish.” The Band of Misfit Boys will advance to the 2022 U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Top officials of five local and two regional boards and organizations have come together to discuss with the city and Boone County Board possible changes to current impact fee ordinances. Greg Brown, representing Belvidere Community Unit School District 100, told the city’s Committee of the Whole […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The Village of Poplar Grove recently announced the distribution of more than $100,000 to businesses within the village limits. As supporters of small business, President Owen Costanza and Village of Poplar Grove officials realized the importance of getting crucial dollars back to those businesses who were […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Typically, when someone addresses city officials during the public comment portion of a meeting agenda, there is no response from the mayor, aldermen or staff. That’s how it was Jan. 4, after aldermen Ric Brereton, Wendy Frank and Marsha Freeman, along with former Alderman Clint Morris, […]