Perfect weather set the scene for the Second Annual Midwest Oktoberfest. Brian Hansmeier, Ryan Rydell and Ryan Asta teamed up once again to bring fall fun in the tradition of German and bar-based festivals. In its second year this unique event drew in nearly 1,000 people on who celebrated the […]
By Jean Seegers – REPORTER During the 1700 and 1800s, business was booming along the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers near the area that became known as Macktown. French fur traders and voyagers traveled in canoes piled high with beads, trinkets, clothing and weapons to barter with Native Americans in exchange […]
By Jean Seegers – REPORTER Identity theft is becoming increasingly common in today’s world. Even so, there is much that can be done to prevent the problem from occurring. Stateline Chamber hosted a seminar for members on Sept. 29, at North Pointe Wellness Center intended to help individuals and businesses […]
By Marianne Mueller – REPORTER An estimated 500 people entered the doors of the Rockton Township on Monday evening, Oct. 3. Two separate meetings were held to accommodate everyone and those who remained outside until the first of the meetings was finished. Many held signs reading, “No eminent domain for […]
By Margaret Downing – REPORTER At the Oct. 3 South Beloit City Council meeting, Commissioners heard from representatives of Buxton Analytics Platform of Fort Worth, Texas. The City of South Beloit hired Buxton earlier this year (at $50,000 over a three-year period) to assist in drawing business to the area. […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Stateline Chamber Golf Play Day had a change of venue this year. The Ledges Golf Course in Roscoe stepped up to provide a day of fun and networking for approximately 103 enthusiastic golfers Sept. 16. Under a bright blue sky, golfers got off to a shot-gun start at […]
By Chris Johnson, REPORTER The Hononegah Indians battle for the NIC-10 Title remains alive, courtesy of a 35-27 win over the Belvidere Bucs on Friday night, Sept 23. With that win, Hononegah moved to 4-1 for the season and remain one game out of first place, behind Rockford Boylan. The […]
A Rockford man was sentenced in Federal Court last week by U.S. District Court Judge Philip G. Reinhard, for his role in a conspiracy to receive, possess, conceal, store, sell and dispose of stolen firearms and ammunition and other firearms offenses. The defendant, Teovanni Cunningham, 31, of Rockford, Ill., was […]
By Marianne Mueller, REPORTER Hundreds prepared to walk two miles in hopes that one day a cure will be found for Alzheimer’s disease. Some walked in memory of someone who has passed away from Alzheimer’s. Others walked in honor of someone who is living with the disease. Special photographs, t-shirts […]
Nellie’s Barn Sale, celebrating their 12th year, has been named one of the “Best Fall Flea & Tent Events” in the current issue of Romantic Country magazine, published by Athlon Sports Communications. The annual two day market, tagged as a “Vintage Extravaganza,” is located once again at 10985 Main St. […]