Post-Journal

Machesney Park adds to flood mitigation holdings for public use

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Rock River flood of June 2008 devastated many properties along and near Shore Drive. In the wake of that natural assault, many affected property owners gave thoughts to moving to avoid the possibility of such problems in the future. In response to those concerns and […]

 
 

4 advisory boards devote time, effort to helping guide the village

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The overseeing village board has four advisory committees and commissions made up of volunteer residents and elected officials, whose recommendations on a vast variety of subjects help that board make decisions to help guide the future of the community. Specifically, they are the planning and economic […]

 
 

Rockford Speedway iconic owner  Jody Deery passes away

Rockford Speedway iconic owner  Jody Deery passes away

By Margaret Downing Reporter A well-known rock of the community passed away on June 13 –  Jody Deery. She and her husband, Hugh Deery, who had known each other since childhood in Darlington, Wis. took full ownership of Rockford Speedway in 1966 and made a success of the nationally recognized […]

 
 

RFD ranked among the top 15 cargo airports in the United States

Continues to set organizational records for landed weight  This month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the results of its 2021 All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports, ranking Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) as the 14th largest cargo airport in the United States for landed weight. This is an increase from […]

 
 

Rockford Airport hosts ‘Fly on the Ford TriMotor’ event

Rockford Airport hosts ‘Fly on the Ford TriMotor’ event

An EAA “Fly on the Ford” Tri-Motor event was held June 9-12 at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. As noted by the EAA this plane was, “Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight.” Current tour stops are being  […]

 
 

Harlem Middle School a presence at state bowling tournaments

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem Middle School likely is a household name in the Joliet area, home of the annual Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) state bowling tournaments for boys and girls teams. Since those competitions began in 2013, the young Lady Huskies have won four championships while finishing second […]

 
 

Machesney Park officials get into updating comprehensive plan

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The arduous process of updating the advisory road map to the future of the village is now fully under way. Planning and Zoning Manager Carrie Houston has spent untold hours pouring over the many chapters in the 2010 comprehensive plan, and during the April 25 planning […]

 
 

Machesney Park also feeling the pinch of higher costs 

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The resurfacing of Harlem Road from Alpine Road west to North Second Street is on target to be done this summer. That project has wound its way through the process and received final approval from the village board at its May 16 meeting. Along the way […]

 
 

Welding class gift

Welding class gift

    Thank you to Mr. Duncan and the Harlem High School welding students for their donation to Operation Combat Bikesaver, an organization whose mission is to lower the suicide rate and prevent homelessness by providing therapeutic, hands-on, in person programs for Veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI/ and/or depression.

 
 

RACVB announces return of CRE8IV mural festival; 12 New murals to transform public spaces in summer 2022 

The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, together with community leaders from Rockford, Loves Park and Roscoe, participating artists and sponsors, announced the third annual CRE8IV: transformational ART. The RACVB-led public art festival will take place beginning June 1, 2022, at various locations in the Rockford region. To date, 24 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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