By Jean Seegers REPORTER Last month, 32 bicycle riders were on a mission to ride from Springfield Illinois and across the state, eventually covering over 500 miles. The riders are members of the Gold Star 500, part of Gold Star Mission. The not for profit organization is dedicated to ensuring […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana is a big believer in the value of including a K9 Unit in his department. Caruana re-instituted the K9 Unit in 2016. The unit is part of the Uniform Service Division. No tax dollars support the K9 Unit, instead, several benefits […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Loads of laughter was heard throughout the Village of Rockton as teams dressed in race bibs and spirited shirt prepared for a day of fun and challenges; each leading to fun and the top prize of a customized trophy at the third annual Great Rockton Race […]
October has become known as OAKtober in the conservation community throughout the state of Illinois since it was first declared “OAKtober” in 2015. The purpose of OAKtober is to bring attention to the importance of oak trees, which clean our air and water, reduce air temperature and energy usage, and […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Todd Hansmeier was a son, brother, Uncle and friend to all who knew him. Hansmeier tragically lost his life on June 30, 2014. Todd was known to have had a contagious smile, which is one of the characteristics shared by friends at a July 3, 2014 […]
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin proudly announced, “It was an honor last night (Sept. 23) to swear in Lt. Patrick Trollop to the rank of Captain. Capt. Trollop has worked hard toward achieving personal growth along with tackling the growth of our younger members in mentoring them. “A true testament […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER How will the legalization of recreational marijuana affect the Village of Roscoe? The question is becoming more relevant as Jan. 1, 2020, gets closer. About 25 Elev815 members and their guests gathered at Firehouse Pub in Roscoe, Thursday, Sept.5, to learn more about the benefits as […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Stillman Valley beat back the Rock Falls Rockets on Friday, Sept. 20, 48-0, to win their fourth straight and remain locked in at the top in the Big Northern Conference. They share the position again this week with the Genoa-Kingston Cogs who also rolled their Big […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER There is no doubt that this Friday night’s showdown between the Hononegah Indians and the Rockford Boylan Titans will be the game of the year. Courtesy of a 42-26 win over hard-charging Rockford East on Friday, Sept. 20, the Indians locked down their fourth win of […]