SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal Writer and composer Sam Carner and Rockford University Students fine-tune the “Techies” script.: Original musical comedy bound for NYC comes to life first with Rockford University Performing Arts students Carner and Gregor’s “Techies” opens Feb. 21 in Maddox Theatre New York City based musical theater […]
O’Fallon denies Harlem’s bid for third straight state bowling title By Bob Balgemann Reporter O’Fallon, Harlem and Minooka. The three girls bowling teams most likely to challenge each other for this year’s state championship did just that. And they finished 1-2-3: O’Fallon, Harlem and Minooka. The two-day tournament at nearby […]
Goodwill Industries International’s new president, CEO visits Goodwill Northern Illinois Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Stateline Area (Goodwill Northern Illinois) was honored with a visit from the new Goodwill Industries International (GII) President and CEO Steven C. Preston recently. Preston, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal Local native Steven Preston sets to further advance the Goodwill® mission by locking arms on the ground and providing support and resources.
Rockton Yeti Fest welcomes record crowds Yeti Fest which is billed as “A festival where the abominable snow people of Rockton and their friends come out to enjoy come out to enjoy a mixture of winter related activities and is a celebration of all things winter; mainly revolving around Yetis.” […]
MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTOS The Journal The Yeti visited with kids of all ages during the four day event which ran from Jan. 30-Feb. 2. Pictured with the Yeti are: Five-year-old Jude Rockwell of Rockford, Three year old Raelynn Tabb of Rockton and four-year-old Josie Rockwell of Rockford.
Machesney Park hires company to search for delinquent dollars By Bob Balgemann REPORTER It has worked for the cities of Rockford and Belvidere, to the tune of more than $140,000. And now the village of Machesney Park is hoping for the some success. Azavar Government Solutions Inc., out of Chicago, […]
Harlem cheer 9th at state; bowlers, wrestlers advance to sectionals By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Saturday was yet another day of celebration for Harlem athletics. The competitive cheer squad, under head coach Rebecca Doxtater, advanced to Saturday’s final round for the first time in school history and came home with a […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Journal The Harlem competitive cheer squad, under head coach Rebecca Doxtater, advanced to Saturday’s final round for the first time in school history and came home with a ninth place finish.
Park District Board of Commissioners President Ian Linnabary receives Top Commissioner Award from Illinois Association of Park Districts Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners President Ian Linnabary received one of the top awards last week at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) annual conference […]