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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 […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Led by Planning and Zoning Manager Carrie Houston, the planning and zoning commission (P&Z) has begun its section-by-section update of the village’s road map to the future, its comprehensive plan. After a few preliminary meetings, Manager Houston has presented commissioners with a draft of the first […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Iffy weather makes it difficult for some Harlem spring sports teams During this spring of uncertain weather, the only certainty for six of Harlem’s seven sports teams was to stay indoors, which meant practicing against teammates. The boys volleyball team, whose matches all were indoors, enjoyed […]
This is awarded to a company or organization that has shown exemplary dedication to improving the environment and protecting our valuable resources. Activities taken in consideration of this award must show substantial support of recycling, reusing, renewing resources, and advocacy of the same within the community. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Bowling Feeder System is continuing to supply talented individuals for the boys and girls teams at Harlem High School. Evidence of that was seen at the 2022 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) tournament April 8-9 in Joliet, where the Lady Huskies won their fourth state […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter Rockton United Methodist Church mission committee members and volunteers gathered at downtown Rockford’s Jubilee Center on March 26 to prepare, provide and serve lunch to those in need. On the menu was mostaccioli with meatballs, green beans, peanut butter sandwiches, applesauce, coffee, lemonade, and water, along […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Having avoided the month of March with its iffy weather, Harlem’s 2022 boys and girls outdoor track and field teams have made up for lost time by scheduling nine meets and invitationals during April. Two have already been held (weather permitting): the Gene Shipley Track and […]
