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By Chris Johnson Reporter A recent presentation by representatives with Ehlers Inc. Municipal Financial Advisors revealed findings regarding the benefits of modifying an existing TIF District in Pecatonica in order to potentially bring in regional retail sales outlet Dollar General. The designated TIF District would begin south of the existing […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter On Friday, July 29, the online registration season for parents wishing to enroll their children in the Durand School District ended. It was a first time experience and was done in the hopes of attempting to streamline the potentially time consuming process into something simpler for […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter The Pecatonica Village Board met in Special Session on Wednesday, July 27, with action expected to take place on a plan allowing for the release of funds in an attempt to draw visitors to the community. The plan to begin construction on an information kiosk, housed […]
By Doug Schroder Editor Thirty-two high school teams assembled from all over the state of Illinois, in addition to teams traveling from Iowa and Wisconsin for the fourth annual Rock River Off-season Competition held at Rock Valley College in Rockford on Saturday, July 30. The event keeps growing as Co-Chair […]
The J&J Level 8 through Elite athletes recently returned from the 2016 National Championships for Trampoline, Tumbling and Double Mini Trampoline with some well-deserved hardware and a chance to experience the selection of the 2016 Trampoline Olympians for the Rio Games. The 2016 National Championships for Tumbling, Trampoline and Double […]
The 2016 Winnebago Alumni game is set for Friday, Aug. 5, with the kick-off at 7 p.m. against Sterling High School alums. The game was originally to be played against Byron High alums, but their team didn’t pan out and Sterling was able to step up and fill the gap. […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter On Tuesday, July 19, Trustees with the Pecatonica Village Board welcomed a comment from a community member in regards to the issue of public safety. Trustees listened, with Village President Dan Barber asking that certain steps be achieved, in an effort to address the resident’s concern, […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter During the summer the break exists for teachers and students within the Winnebago School District. A lot of work, however, is accomplished when the hallways are empty. There is no off-season for many. Maintenance work, including the tightening up of loosened screws, the removal of old […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter This Saturday, July 23, streets in Pecatonica will be closed. Some businesses, however, might see a financial boost. Thousands are expected to walk the streets of Pecatonica. Beginning at Fifth Street, heading north towards the Pecatonica Playhouse, the only traffic that will be allowed on Main […]
