Subscribe by RSS
Fair Queens
The 2021 Winnebago County Fair Queens enjoyed being a part of the Winnebago, Rockford, Cherry Valley and Durand 4th of July Parades.
The Gazette
Pageant contestants
The 2022 Winnebago County Fair Queen contestants, along with Cheyanne Hitchcock (Center), WCFA Co-Director, who was filling in for the evening’s practice last week.
Illinois State Police Arrest Pecatonica Police Sergeant
On July 13, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 officials arrested Jeffrey Stacy, a 54-year-old Pecatonica Police Sergeant, for Electronic Harassment (Class B Misdemeanor), 2 counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony), two counts of Intimidation (Class 3 Felony), and two counts of Disorderly Conduct […]
Cars on Main
Vintage car owners will bring their pride and joys to show off to other collectors and enthusiasts at the Cars on Main show in downtown Pecatonica on Saturday, July 23. Cars on Main is a community not-for-profit event showcasing automobiles of all types from classic to modern. If it has […]
Pec Rotary Club announces new officers
Pecatonica Rotary recently installed their new officers for the 2022-2023 year. Mary Osborn will serve as president of the club, following the previous president, Nord Swanstrom. Nord will remain Foundation chairperson for the club. Sue Franzen Schomber has assumed secretary duties, and Penny Bryant now serves as president elect. Pecatonica […]
Chamber members gather for annual dinner, awards
Winnebago Chamber of Commerce members had a wonderful evening for our Annual Awards last week. Big thank you to our gracious hosts, The Brauer Barn, for providing such a beautiful venue, our sponsors and food vendors: Eickman’s Processing Co., Nancy’s Diner, Cimino’s Pizza Winnebago, Sullivans Foods, The Scoop, Flower Girls, […]
Autumn prep set to cease soon in Pecatonica
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER Activities in readiness for a new class of student arrivals, which will occur in a matter of weeks now, are ongoing with the oversight of Members of the District 321 Board of Education. Scheduled for discussion for the Tuesday, June 21 meeting of the Pecatonica School […]
Pipeline clearances issued in Winnebago
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER The Village of Winnebago was scheduled to work through involved sanitary practices this week in an effort to assure the functional operation of displacement pipelines. It is a standard practice that is seasonally undertaken by public works officials and those contracted to assist with village infrastructure […]
Winnebago Middle School track program has success at State
Several Winnebgao Middle School athletes competed at the IESA 3A State Meet in mid-May, with some season bests and four events taking home medals. What a way to finish a great season. 7th Grade Girls: 100 hurdles – Brûlé 18.75 for 10th place High jump – Britt 4’5″ for 14th […]
Pecatonica Rotary Club awards scholarships
The Pecatonica Rotary Club has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four members of the Pecatonica High School Class of 2022. At the High School Awards Assembly on Friday, May 20, President Elect Mary Osborn presented the scholarships, offering information about the process of selecting the recipients. Applications were reviewed by a […]
