Post-Journal

Rockford Speedway Family Mourns Loss of Stan Burdick

Rockford Speedway Family Mourns Loss of Stan Burdick

By Eric Huenefeld, ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY  Stan Burdick, one of the most recognizable figures ever at Rockford Speedway, passed away on Dec. 20 in his home at the age of 90. Burdick was honored in a special ceremony last April in Rockford. Stan Burdick was inducted, as part of the fourth […]

 
 

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opens in Machesney Park

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opens in Machesney Park

Restaurant brings toasty warm sandwiches, and signature shakes to Machesney Park.   The Potbelly Sandwich Shop at 1419 West Lane Road in Machesney Park officially opened Dec. 15. To celebrate the launch of the new location, the Village of Machesney Park hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 15 […]

 
 

STAN BURDICK (1926-2016)

Stanley “Stan” L. Burdick, 90, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in his home. Born Oct. 24, 1926, in Rockford, he was the son of Francis and Vivian (Lucas) Burdick. He was a Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Helen “Tilly” P. Bouchard on Sept. 12, […]

 
 

Nominating Petition Challenges Draw Plenty of Discussion

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  Challenges were lodged over signatures on nominating petitions filed by two candidates for seats on the Machesney Park Village Board. There was a lot of debate during the Dec. 9 Electoral Board meeting, even though one of the protests was withdrawn. Candidate Heather Kelley challenged the […]

 
 

Machesney Park Election Lineup Set for April 4, 2017

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  The unofficial lineup for the April 4, 2017, Village election has been set now that one of two challenges to nominating petitions has been acted on by a three-member review Board. The panel, consisting of Village Trustee Erick Beck, Village Clerk Lori Mitchell and resident Ike […]

 
 

Machesney Park Announces Winners of 2016 Village Lighting Contest

Machesney Park Announces Winners of 2016 Village Lighting Contest

  The winners of the 2016 Machesney Park Holiday Lighting Contest were announced last week.   The first place winners are Michael and Karen Detra, 7638 Hawksview. They received a package valued at approximately $275, which includes the following: Cash Prize from Ike and Lisa and Trickie Enterprises ($100) Target […]

 
 

Harlem Bowlers hold Conference Leads Going into New Year

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  There are four Harlem High School bowling teams and all four are NIC-10 leaders going into 2017, with two league matches left to play. The Varsity Boys and Girls improved to 7-0 with a pair of victories over Auburn, on Dec. 21, their last matches going […]

 
 

Harlem Grad Van Wambeke a 1,000-point Scorer in College

Harlem Grad Van Wambeke a 1,000-point Scorer in College

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER Justin Van Wambeke was a record-setter while playing basketball at Harlem High School. Now a Senior at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, he has passed the 1,000-point mark in scoring; the same as he did during his sharp-shooting days as a Huskie. After nine games this […]

 
 

Loves Park Retains City Attorneys

By Margaret Downing, REPORTER  Aldermen approved the rehiring of City Attorneys and Special Prosecutor at the Dec. 19 City Council meeting (Hinshaw and Culbertson). In conjunction with a mandate from the State of Illinois Legislative branch, an ordinance was approved regulating reimbursement of all City employees and officers regarding travel, […]

 
 

Three Rockford Area Men Sentenced on Arson Conspiracy Charge

Three Rockford Area Men Sentenced on Arson Conspiracy Charge

Three local men have been sentenced for their roles in an arson conspiracy to use an explosive to damage a pick-up truck. Last week, Jason Vanduyn, 41, of Machesney Park, Ill., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 151 months in Federal prison, to be followed by […]

 
 
 
 
 
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