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Machesney Park man arrested after pointing gun at couple

Machesney Park man arrested after pointing gun at couple

On Feb. 5, 2017 at about 3:45 p.m., Rockford Police officers were sent to the Walgreens, 1602 Kishwaukee St., in reference to reports of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers met with a female victim who claimed that a subject driving a silver GMC pickup truck had pointed […]

 
 

Chamber Business Expo, Loves Park Lions breakfast details announced

By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Feb. 6 Loves Park City Council meeting, aldermen heard from Mayor Darryl Lindberg about the upcoming “12th Annual Parks Chamber and Loves Park Lions Club Breakfast.” The breakfast and Business Expo are set for Saturday, Feb. 18 in the city’s municipal building. The Lions […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe FD recognizes dedicated personnel

Harlem-Roscoe FD recognizes dedicated personnel

Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees Bart Munger, John Donahue and Al Bach hosted the Annual HRFD Appreciation Awards Dinner on Feb. 4 at the Forest Ridge Events in Machesney Park. Numerous awards were presented along with special recognition for years of service to the district and the communities within. Special Recognition was […]

 
 

Loves Park man arrested for armed robbery at Subway

Loves Park man arrested for armed robbery at Subway

On Saturday, Jan. 28, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to Subway, located at 524 N. Lyford, for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The victim, who was the only employee in the store, was confronted by a white male armed with a knife. The suspect demanded […]

 
 

Harlem sending six wrestlers to Barrington sectional tourney

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Six of the 13 wrestlers entered by Harlem in the Algonquin Jacobs regional tournament on Saturday have advanced to the sectional at Barrington. The Huskies came home with one champion, one runner-up, two thirds and two fourths. Senior Dalton Hambrock (30-4) took first at 195 pounds. […]

 
 

Village ponders future of Latham Gauge in the Rock River

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER A combination of decisions made by Commonwealth Edison and Winnebago County has led the county to take the Latham Street Bridge Gauge out of operation in the Rock River. The county had been paying the annual $5,700 cost of maintenance and upkeep of the gauge. When […]

 
 

Sign up now for Young at Heart Pageant

Time to be thinking about the 2017 “Young At Heart” Pageant. The Pageant will be held on May 13 at the Loves Park City Hall, and organizers are seeking contestants. Contestants will receive modeling classes, pageant T-shirt, photograph and a chance to ride in the Young at Heart Parade. 1st […]

 
 

‘Catholic Schools Week’ celebrated in Loves Park

‘Catholic Schools Week’ celebrated in Loves Park

By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Loves Park City Council welcomed St. Bridget’s Student Council to the Jan. 30 meeting with the eighth grade students leading aldermen in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Darryl Lindberg presented the students with a proclamation declaring Jan. 29-Feb. 4 as “Catholic Schools Week” in the […]

 
 

Harlem’s Dixon, Shaw sign letters to play football in college

Harlem’s Dixon, Shaw sign letters to play football in college

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Two important members of Harlem’s 2016 varsity football have signed letters of intent to continue playing the game at the college level. Offensive lineman Matt Dixon plans to attend Quincy University in Quincy, Ill., while running back Brenton Shaw intends to go to Southwest Minnesota State […]

 
 

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition results announced

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition results announced

The results are in for the 31st Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition! The winning teams were an-nounced at an awards ceremony Saturday, Jan. 28, at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford. Chilly Trio team of George Harnish (Captain), Fran Volz, and Danica Rogers won the 31st Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition with […]

 
 
 
 
 
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