“I have completed 27 years for the BFD and I have started my 28th year. It’s been a good – a real good – career. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of great guys. Overall, a wonderful bunch of guys. The city has done an excellent job of hiring good people.”
“We are grateful for the club’s continuous support,” said Ryan Duvall, strategic philanthropy officer for the OSF Saint Anthony Foundation. “We see many incredible patient outcomes from the burn unit, and to receive community support like this is very gratifying.”
In a two-shows-for-the-price-of-one decision, the Main Street Players chose a double-header of family favorite shows to perform for the holiday season. ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ and ‘Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’ are always fun to watch.
The Salvation Army Red Kettles have been a holiday tradition since 1891. But did you know, the money raised during our kettle campaign is used to bring joy and relief to those in need throughout the entire year?
He spoke of our founding fathers and how they willingly put their lives on the line when they declared independence. They fully expected to die, Kinzinger told us, since no one, but no one, ever attempted to separate from Great Britain and succeeded.
Belvidere Police Officers Tim Blankenship and Julie Kirk in front of Fire Station #2 with a table full of books and a bucket of candies. The two officers were out assisting Badges with Books founder Police Officer Michelle Wilgus (who is currently injured) distribute books to the kids in the community.
The students worked together looking at original photos from 2004 and photo references to bring the mural back to life. All three teachers worked together
No one was hurt. It was a high-risk operation but everyone got out. The first firefighters in were doing a search and rescue until we were able to determine that everyone was out of the 110,000 square foot building.
Saturday, Oct. 27, was Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country. The Belvidere Police Department hosted the event at the Township Building, 8200 Fairgrounds Road.