By Anne Eickstadt Editor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been the top employer in the Rockford Region for quite some time, and with that, have employed several union workers who work very hard every day building strong American Made vehicles. Those union workers, many of whom are members of UAW […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Pam Stock of the Boone County Conservation District came out early on Tuesday, March 20 to speak to the Women’s Business Breakfast Network. Guests enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast at the First National Bank, 1725 S. State St. for the event. Stock came well prepared for […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Currently on a tour including five locations, the Army All Terrain Fighting Vehicle Team made their third stop at Belvidere High School to showcase Army assets and create excitement about the Army. They brought a Polaris RZR and an electric motorcycle and took up positions in […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Drug Operations and Gangs were the topics presented to the group during Session 7 of the Belvidere Citizen’s Police Academy. Detective Mike Ball began sharing information on drug operations in Belvidere and Boone. Det. Ball has been with the BPD for 18 years. During that time, […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Voters are close to knowing who they will have to choose from in the Nov. 6 Boone County general election. The only unknown at this point is whether any Independent candidates will declare their candidacies in June. They were able to begin circulating their nominating petitions […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor The 29th Annual Young Artists’ Showcase drew record crowds to the Alpine/Midland Bank on Saturday, May 17 for the award ceremony. “The City Council is thrilled with the level of talent in the community,” said Mayor Chamberlain. Bank president Don Banks said, “It’s an honor to […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor On Thursday, Feb. 22, 45 mayors from throughout Illinois and representatives of the Illinois Municipal League gathered in Washington, D.C. to attend a “Mayors of Illinois White House Conference” and discuss issues of importance to municipalities. The purpose of the conference was to build working relationships […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Mark Finnegan represented the VetsRoll organization at the Capron Firemen’s Breakfast on March 10. “This is our ninth year of operation and we will be sending our 1750th veteran/Rosie the Riveter to Washington D.C. We have them coming from 16 different states to go on the […]
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Carol Rowe visited the Boone County Museum of History on Saturday, March 17, with stunning photographs of farms throughout Boone County and beyond in a celebration of ‘The Beauty of Barns.’ Rowe explored the history of the different types of iconic Midwestern barns. “Family barns have […]
By Anne Eickstad Editor Former Police Chief Jan Noble retired not long ago and began a short cascade of promotions within the Belvidere Police Department. His absence left an open position at the top of the department, which was filled by (former) Deputy Chief Shane Woody. Woody’s promotion to […]