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A Rockford man, wanted in connection to a nearly 10-year-old murder case, is found murdered in Mexico. On Sept. 10, 2010 shortly after 5:30 p.m., Rockford Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Morgan St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 23-year-old Steven […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The end of the 2019 portion of the 2019-20 conference season was a busy one for Harlem in boys and girls bowling, boys and girls basketball and wrestling. All four Harlem bowling teams – boys varsity and junior varsity, girls varsity and JV – are […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter He described his youth as one spent on the road, living in Japan, Germany, California, Boston, and “most everywhere in between.” In fact, he attended 13 different schools before graduating from Harlem High School. And so the life of Mark Sorrentino, as a […]
The Village of Machesney Park is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest. This event, which is coordinated by Clerk Lori Mitchell, encourages residents to bring holiday spirit into their neighborhoods by decorating their homes. Village President Steve Johnson says the annual outdoor decorating […]
Three… Two… Fun! Discovery Center is bringing the sights, sounds and excitement of Times Square to the museum… all before bedtime. Ring in the New Year at “Countdown to Fun” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 12 to 4 p.m. The family-friendly celebration is filled with countdowns to ball drops and […]
Dozens of officers, families participated in “Holidays & Heroes” event Rockford Police and GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up for the fifth year in a row for “Holidays & Heroes.” Officers shopped side-by-side with nearly 30 local families to find the perfect presents this holiday season. “We’ve been doing this event for […]
Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) recently welcomed the students of Harlem Middle School in Loves Park to our nation’s capital. Representing Illinois, Harlem Middle School was selected as one of 58 schools around the country to create a one-of-a-kind ornament for the 2019 National Christmas Tree. Through a partnership with the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Make it four in a row and counting. The village once again has been recognized by a state organization for the quality of presentation of the annual budget. Since 1984, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to governments that […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The first round of tournaments had barely concluded when Harlem’s boys and girls basketball teams jumped into NIC-10 action. Both did well as the Huskies opened with a one-sided home win over Belvidere. The Lady Huskies (1-1) also defeated Belvidere, but on the road, then came […]
Spectrum School has announced that a community project led by its Parent Teacher Organization will bring over 100 poinsettias into nursing homes and senior facilities throughout the Rockford area. Spectrum PTO President Jocelyn Shutkas spearheaded the project, with the opportunity for families to purchase poinsettias for themselves or as […]
