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By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Our opening day, May 6, was ready and fully staffed with volunteers. We highlighted the Pitts, donated by Jeff Kaney, and the Curtis Jenny. Our special guests were the Jenny team and project part-ners, Chapter 1414 Board of Directors. The Jenny has been moved from the […]
The following is a release from the Belvidere Fire Department: On May 1, the City of Belvidere [began] providing ambulance service to its citizens. We will be providing the service with two (2) Advanced Life Support Ambulances stationed at 1560 N. State St., Belvidere. Both ambulances will be staffed with […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER On April 22, the Belvidere Police Department held a drug takeback event at the Belvidere Township building, 8200 Fairgrounds Road. “This program has always been run by the Boone County Soil & Water Conservation District in conjunction with Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful,” said Officer Tim Blankenship. […]
Bruce P. Macdonald, 89, formerly of Belvidere, Proud Air Force Korean War Veteran, passed away April 5, 2023 in Rockford at his assisted living. Born Sept. 6, 1933 to Harriett (Porter) and Thomas Macdonald in New York City. The family was then transferred to Washington, D.C. for two years before […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The first mobile food pantry held by the Belvidere Police Dept. in 2023 had enough food for 250 families. It was scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 11, at 4 p.m. Volunteers from Empower Boone came to assist the police with the event. VIPS (Volunteers […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The IOU Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8, at Belvidere Park. They re-scheduled it from April 1, because things were such a mess after the tornado that came roaring up the Kishwaukee River and hit the Apollo Theater. When they did hold […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER “Two rounds of severe thunderstorms occurred on Friday, March 31, one in the afternoon and another, more intense and widespread round during the evening,” reported the National Weather Service. “The first round produced mainly scattered instances of large hail across northern Illinois. “The second round of […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Belvidere North High School Student Council invited organizations from around Belvidere and its residents to join them for games and activities in the school’s cafeteria area on Thursday, March 23. Student Council greeters met everyone at the front door and directed them to the fun. […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER Blue Thunder Theatre and Belvidere North High School Performing Arts collaborate on their annual musical; this year is “Cinderella,” combining the talents of the band, choir, and theater departments to present an exhilarating production that will sweep you away. Previous productions include “Freaky Friday” (2022), “Emma! […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER After months of planning and weeks of preparing, the Ida Public Library greeted distinguished guests to their celebration of 140 years of existence at 5 p.m. on March 9. Refreshments, cookies and cupcakes, were served and anyone who wished a tour was escorted around the building. […]
