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By Margaret Downing Reporter Three of the city’s police officers were honored at the city council meeting May 3. Police Chief Lynde recognized the “2020 Officers of the Year,” who were previously honored by the Clifford E. Johnson Loves Park VFW Post 9759. As noted, “Officers Kaitlin Werle, Brady Bailey, […]
United Way of Rock River Valley’s (UWRRV) third Strong Neighborhood House officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Sixty-four partners representing construction companies, financial institutions, government, law enforcement, nonprofits, private citizens, and trade unions donated the funds, materials and labor necessary to build […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Successful candidates for a variety of village offices in the April 6 consolidated election will take office at Monday night’s village board meeting. There only was one contest, that for village clerk, which was won by former Trustee Robbin Snodgrass. She defeated the other candidate, Kristine […]
The Blazer Foundation granted $50,000 to support Therapeutic Recreation programs in the Rockford Park District. As a way to honor former board member, alderman, and district employee, the fund will be called, “The John Beck Fund of The Blazer Foundation.” John Beck did so much to improve the lives of […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter The Loves Park City Council took care of a number of items at the April 12 council meeting: *A resolution opposing House Bill 1727 regarding “the elimination of qualified immunity for police officers” was passed. Under Officer Accountability, this Bill “creates” the “Bad Apples in Law […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Harlem’s varsity football and girls volleyball teams were on the same path last week as the abbreviated 2021 season neared an end. In football, the Huskies came from serious deficits for the third consecutive week to improve their record to 5-0 with one game left to […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER It was one of those girls basketball seasons in the NIC-10 that saw a logjam of teams competing for a place in the Top 5. Harlem was bound for one of those spots until an unexpected end to the abbreviated season thwarted that anticipated finish. Head […]
Blackhawks announce purchase of Rockford IceHogs; Team to remain in Rockford through 2036 Governor JB Pritzker last Wednesday joined the Chicago Blackhawks, the City of Rockford, and the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in announcing a $23 million […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter For lots of years, Harlem has made a presence on the football and soccer fields, and in the gymnasium with its girls volleyball team. The COVID-19 pandemic may have created an unprecedented time in the lives of student-athletes everywhere, one of the ongoing certainties around here […]
The Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship for young women was established within the Rockford Park District Foundation to assist girls who enjoy playing the game of golf and who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. This scholarship was made possible by the great generosity of Jane Lyons, who left nearly $1.2 million […]
