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By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The village Zoning Code defines and regulates all wind-operated energy devices, with such terminals only being permitted on agriculturally zoned properties that are at least 2 ½ acres in size. They are allowed with a special use permit on residential, office and commercial lots but, again, […]
Earlier this month, the Ski Broncs waterski team competed in the Central Region Tournament in Rock Island, Ill. The team took home a tough sixth place finish and several of our skiers also completed individually with great results: 180 swivel- Lily 1st, Ava, 2nd, Sydnee 4th, 360 swivel- Maleah 2nd, […]
On Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Rockford Police Department responded to the area of 4th Avenue and 12th Street for reports of shots fired and a shooting victim lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers located a 48-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported […]
Anderson Japanese Gardens announces the return of the two-day Japanese Summer Festival, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. The Festival features performances, exhibits, and interactive activities which celebrate Japanese traditions and cultural arts. Anderson Japanese Gardens will hold the Japanese Summer Festival July 30 and July 31. The Festival […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
