Post-Journal

The story behind the Ambrose Christmas Santa

The story behind the Ambrose Christmas Santa

By Doug Schroder correspondent If you’ve driven down N. Second Street in Loves Park anytime during the holidays for the past 20-plus years you’ve probably noticed the 15 foot tall Santa that has been displayed in the parking lot of the Ambrose Christmas store, located at 6715 N. Second St. […]

 
 

No Shave November month raises money for cancer care

No Shave November month raises money for cancer care

It’s November and the Loves Park Police Department has decided to launch its third annual “No Shave November” program. This is a national campaign done by the nonprofit organization “No-Shave November”, which was launched in 2009 to raise awareness and funding for cancer prevention, education, and research. We will be […]

 
 

SwedishAmerican holds opening ceremonies for new laboratory

SwedishAmerican holds opening ceremonies for new laboratory

SwedishAmerican celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art Special Procedures Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) expansion today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and staff open house celebration. SwedishAmerican board members, leaders and staff gathered to announce the opening of the Cath Lab, which will be used to perform interventional cardiology, interventional radiology […]

 
 

Stroll on State adds new magical experiences in its seventh year

Stroll on State adds new magical experiences in its seventh year

An expanded holiday parade, refreshed attractions, new vendors and more live entertainment highlight event The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that the seventh annual Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, is set to return on Saturday, Nov. 30 in downtown Rockford. This […]

 
 

Expansion of Loves Park Fire Station #2 moving along

Expansion of Loves Park Fire Station #2 moving along

By Doug Schroder correspondent If you’ve been traveling down Windsor Road anytime in the past month or so you’ve probably noticed construction happening on the fire station at the intersection of Windsor and Clifton Roads. The expansion project of Loves Park Fire Station #2, located at 1527 Windsor Road, has […]

 
 

Rockford’s Laura De Rosales was named CCIW Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

Rockford’s Laura De Rosales was named CCIW Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

    Carthage College senior Laura De Rosales has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Defensive Player of the week announced by the league office Tuesday, Oct. 15. The native from Rockford accumulated 24.5 digs per game and 4.5 assists per game through two […]

 
 

Machesney Park event brings chills and thrills

Machesney Park event brings chills and thrills
 
 

Local hairdresser makes lasting difference for people with disabilities

Local hairdresser makes lasting difference for people with disabilities

A chance meeting with a former client gave Kayla Speaker, owner of Beautiful Ambitions Salon, the opportunity make a meaningful difference for dozens of people in need. Speaker attended a Discover the Possibilities event at Mosaic in Rockford, a nonprofit that supports more than 70 people locally with intellectual and […]

 
 

Threads and Treads donates 70 quilts to veterans

Threads and Treads donates 70 quilts to veterans

By Doug Schroder CORRESPONDENT On Tuesday, Oct. 8 the GCC Threads and Treads quilters of Loves Park donated 70 hand made quilts to be distributed to veterans this coming holiday season. The donation was made before the monthly meeting of the Gentlemen Car Club (GCC), held at VFW Post 9759 […]

 
 

Loves Park loves the games and dancing at the German Society Oktoberfest

Loves Park loves the games and dancing at the German Society Oktoberfest

The Rockford German Society held its Annual Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5 in Loves Park. Plenty of activities, dancing, drinking, and competitions kept participants busy and viewers entertained. The 55th Oktoberfest delighted with a day full of traditional Bavarian fun, live music, German folk dancing, and […]

 
 
 
 
 
Buy Viagra Overnight Delivery USA.