Golden Aura Hair & Spa, the latest venture from local beauty expert and entrepreneur Taliyah Huffman, is opening on Route 173 in late February 2025. As the first Japanese Head Spa in Machesney Park and the surrounding areas, this salon will bring an unparalleled fusion of relaxation and beauty to […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Loves Park City Council approved a number of items at the Jan. 7 bi-monthly meeting. –Announcements: *A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for Woodspring Suites, 4101 Galleria Dr., on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. *LIHEAP is taking applications at Loves Park City Hall from […]
The Harlem boys basketball team finished its Christmas break 1-3 after falling to Waubonsie Valley at home this past Friday. The Huskies got chances to measure themselves against two of the top teams in the state, losing to 14-1 Rock Island in a Christmas tournament and the now 14-0 Warriors […]
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program is celebrating an energy-saving milestone with Perfetti Van Melle USA, which manufactures and distributes popular chewing gum products in the North American market. The company, known for producing Mentos, Airheads, Trident, Dentyne and other legacy candy, gum and mint brands, has surpassed 1.1 million […]
Rockford Public Library (RPL) announces the accession of Collection, a comprehensive art book by renowned local cultural figures Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, into its Local History Department. This significant addition documents five decades of art collection and represents an important contribution to the preservation of Rockford’s artistic heritage. The […]
Rockford University is thrilled to announce the addition of two new master’s degree programs in the Kinesiology department: Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP) and Master of Arts in Sport Management and Leadership (MASL). The MSEP degree is designed for individuals interested in advancing careers in personal health and […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Machesney Park village trustees met Dec. 2. Village Management Analyst Kevyn Sutter explained that the board passed various variances for building sizes, driveway widths, height regulations, sign heights, and industrial design standards, various special use permits for public utilities and outdoor storage and two text […]
Girls basketball Nov. 25 – Marian Central 33, Harlem 27 (Olivia O’Laughlin 8 points, 12 reb.) Nov. 26 – DeKalb 55, Harle 46 (Haley Fulton 23, OO, 11 points, 8 reb.) Strombom Tournament Opened season with 48-43 win over Dundee Crown, before falling to Sycamore, 82-69. Had a game against […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER A number of items were approved at the bi-monthly Loves Park city council meeting Nov. 18: *Per the mayor’s report, the “Light Up the Parks Parade” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24 with a kick-off set for 5:30 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall. *City […]
It’s been an emotional week for La Verne Moss, who learned last Tuesday she won an energy-saving home renovation courtesy of Window World of Rockford. “I think I’ve cried more in the last three days than I have since our mother passed,” said Moss before letting out a big sigh. […]