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The annual lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Machesney Town Center took place on Sunday, Nov. 22. The event was live streamed on Machesney Park’s Facebook page and on the Destination Machesney YouTube channel for anyone to enjoy. Mayor Johnson was joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus to kick-off […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The village board has expedited approval of a special use permit that allows a vehicle rental business at 1023 Harlem Road. First and second readings of Ordinance 41-20 were accomplished during the Nov. 16 meeting, as the board agreed with Trustee James Kidd to waive the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The COVID-19 pandemic at this point has made boys and girls basketball another of its victims. Their 2020-21 season has been postponed, with no date having been set for it to resume. But not all is lost as the balance of the winter teams, boys and […]
Anderson Automotive Group, Parks Chamber, RACVB, Rockford Chamber and Village of Rockton invite businesses to compete for prizes, community pride On behalf of its partners Anderson Automotive Group, The Parks Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rockton, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Typically, after a request from within the community gets a positive recommendation from one of the village’s three standing committees, that item appears twice before the village board before receiving final approval. But every once in that two-week process is waived and the request receives final […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Postseason competition in girls swimming and diving, and in boys and girls cross country, has wrapped up this abbreviated fall season involving six teams at Harlem. Meanwhile, the upcoming winter season will continue to be a busy collection of teams with only wrestling, a “high-risk” activity, […]
The Rockford Police Department and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office came together last Wednesday to present their checks for their sponsorship of 815 ALIVE and its Education Department. This program will provide remote learning opportunities for the youth in Rockford. 815 ALIVE’s Education Department has also teamed up with the […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Harlem’s girls swimming and diving team wrapped up the abbreviated, regular season Oct. 20 by handily defeating Rockford Jefferson, 169-30, at home. The Lady Huskies finished 5-3 in the NIC-10 and in sole possession of fourth place. The 169 points they scored against Jefferson were […]
The City of Loves Park is planning for trick-or-treating festivities to carry-on this year with a number of guidelines that are intended to ensure your safety and minimize the risks of spreading the Coronavirus. Loves Park’s Trick or treating hours are Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Machesney Park’s […]
After many weeks of planning and development, officials from Winnebago County, the City of Rockford, and Rosecrance are pleased to announce the launch of the Co-Responder Pilot Program for Rockford and Winnebago County. Municipalities across the country are adopting similar programs where law enforcement and clinicians work together in response […]
