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Explore Rockford in the Prohibition Era at ‘The Roaring Twenties’; Special living history event at Midway Village on July 26

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	Midway Village Museum is bringing back “The Roaring Twenties” on Sunday, July 26. The event features re-enactors that will teach about the Prohibition era, including the gangsters of the time that might be subject to the day’s “raids.”

    “The Roaring Twenties” is a unique living history event presented by Midway Village Museum in their Victorian Village from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at 6799 Guilford Road in Rockford.     Visitors will discover how the 18th Amendment changed daily life in Rockford, entering a Victorian […]

 
 

A number of items, awards were on the agenda at Machesney Park board meeting

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	The Harlem High School Boy's Bowling Team is pictured July 7 with Mayor Steve Johnson who presented an award for finishing second at Nationals.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson had lots to say regarding the July 7 village board meeting: “First, the village recognized the Harlem High School 2024-2025 Boy’s Varsity Bowling team for entering the National Championship as a top seat, averaging 232 pins per game, finishing second in […]

 
 

Rockton, Rockford welcomed thousands of athletes for Ironman 70.3

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	Congratulations to all the athletes who took part in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, June 22.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Temperatures hitting the 90s made the first Ironman 70.3 Rockford-Illinois competition extra challenging for 2,700 athletes from various states and countries and more than 1,500 volunteers. Held on June 22, the event was organized by Go Rockford (Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) in partnership with […]

 
 

Three cheers for Harlem High School’s bowling teams

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	Both Harlem High School’s boys and the girls bowling teams recognized in Nationals. The girls team took first place.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson proudly announced more triumphs for Harlem High School’s bowling team members, and notes, “The Harlem Girls Bowling Team has won its second straight National Title, and the Harlem Boys Bowling team is national runner -up. “Both teams dominated at the U.S. […]

 
 

Loves Park aldermen discuss variety of issues at Council meeting

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Aldermen at the June 2 bi-monthly Loves Park City Council meeting approved…and also announced a number of items: *An announcement was made that “The Lights and Ladders” event was to be held June 5 on the City Hall Festival Grounds from 6 to 8 p.m. *An […]

 
 

Machesney Park honors Hennig, Inc., Field Fastener

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	Field Fastener CEO, Bill Derry, is pictured with Machesney Park Village President Steve Johnson.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the village’s May 19 bi-monthly board of trustees meeting, Mayor Steve Johnson noted, “First this evening I’m honored to recognize Hennig with the Village’s Community Investment Award! Hennig (9900 N. Alpine Road) is the largest industrial generator enclosure manufacturer in the U.S. and its generator […]

 
 

New Machesney Park officials sworn in at board meeting

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	Machesney Park Village President Steve Johnson is shown being sworn in for another term. See more photos inside.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the May 5 board of trustees meeting, swearing in ceremonies for newly elected or reelected officials:  Mayor Steve Johnson, 3rd term, Clerk Chris Galetsis, Treasurer Deb Alms, 3rd term, Trustee Aaron Wilson, 4th term, Trustee Joe Seipts, 3rd term, and Trustee Neil Rote were held. After […]

 
 

Loves Park City Council member A. Marie Holmes retires

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	Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury is shown presenting Marie with a glass heart for her service to the City of Loves Park. The glass heart: "Loves Park, the City with a Heart."

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Former Mayor Darryl Lindberg has this to say about one of the city’s most dedicated city council members who retired April 25 after 30 years on council: “I want to offer A. Marie Holmes the very best as she retires from the City of Loves Park […]

 
 

Much business taken care of by Loves Park City Council

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the April 21 bi-monthly city council meeting, Loves Park aldermen approved a number of items: *A resolution authorizing the appointment to various positions was approved for the following employees: Shannon Messinger, (pay rate $115,00 a year), Nathan Bruck,  community development director, (pay rate $106,000 a […]

 
 

Huskies drop second NIC-10 volleyball match

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	Harlem outside hitter Bryson Berry goes up for a spike against Guilford High School.

Harlem split its volleyball matches this week, sweeping Jefferson before falling to Guilford in three sets. The Huskies are 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the NIC-10, but Harlem has lost to Hononegah and Guilford, the two teams it needs to climb over to win the conference, in the past two […]

 
 
 
 
 
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