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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem’s junior varsity and varsity boys outdoor track teams were a presence at this year’s NIC-10 meet, with the JVs taking second and the varsity, fifth. Individually, the formidable varsity throwing contingent led by senior Riley Lundgren, continued preparing for the IHSA state tournament series, which […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Resident Charles McLean hadn’t met with much success in his attempt to build a 50-foot chain link fence on the vacant, quarter-acre lot he recently purchased at 7315 Mildred Road. The purpose, he said, was to provide space for his dog to run free and to […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER After a year of the village and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) working through the details, construction of a sidewalk along the west side of Illinois 251, between Superior Avenue and Peachtree Street, is in a position to be ready to happen this summer. A step […]
The need for an indoor riding arena at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford, has been a part of the Rockford Park District’s Action Plan for years, but the urgency for this unique opportunity to serve the needs of youth living with mental health issues, developmental disabilities, trauma, domestic abuse, […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Lady Huskies win outdoor track meets in LaSalle-Peru, Woodstock Harlem’s outdoor girls track team was a presence in the region last week, winning both the Lady Cavs Relay Invitational at LaSalle Peru High School, and the Steve Erwin Invitational in Woodstock. They dominated the Lady Cavs […]
The 2nd annual Rockton Pelican Fest will be held May 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Rockton and is presented by the Village of Rockton, JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery, Natural Land Institute and Sinnissippi Audubon Society. It’s a free family oriented event that gives people of […]