Post-Journal

Park District Moves Forward with Jefferson Street Pedestrian Bridge Repairs, Thanks to Illinois IDOT Grant

The Rockford Park District was notified by the Illinois Department of Transportation that the Jefferson Street Pedestrian Bridge project was approved to receive an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant. The ITEP Grant received is in the amount of $2 million, and will help fund repairs needed for the Jefferson […]

 
 

Trustee’s Reasons Vary for Voting against BB Liquor License Request

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  The three Village of Machesney Park trustees who voted against issuing a bar-boutique liquor license to a business at 7914 N. Second St. did so for varying reasons. It was a 3-3-1 vote, with Trustee Aaron Wilson absent, which was taken during the Oct. 3 Village […]

 
 

SwedishAmerican Foundation Welcomes Nursing Students from Sweden

SwedishAmerican Foundation Welcomes Nursing Students from Sweden

By Margaret Downing – REPORTER The SwedishAmerican Foundation once again hosted nursing students and their instructors from Lidkoping High School in Sweden for two weeks. As noted by Linnea Bengstsson, Lidkoping Municipality International Business Developer, “We are celebrating a 10-year global partnership with Rockford and are very happy to have […]

 
 

Pasta Ball to Benefit Helping Hand Food Pantry

Helping Hands Pantry will be hosting their Seventh Annual Pasta Ball Fundraiser on Nov. 5, at Forest Hills Lodge on West Lane Road in Machesney Park. Entertainment this year will be provided by Street Corner Symphony, an acappella group based out of Nashville, Tenn. Fans of NBC’s vocal competition show, […]

 
 

Machesney Park Rejects Request for BB Liquor License

By Bob Balgemann – REPORTER The Village Board has denied a request for a Bar-Boutique (BB) Liquor License for property at 7914 N. Second St. The 3-3 tie vote, with Trustee Aaron Wilson absent, came at the Oct. 3 Board Meeting and meant the motion for approval failed. Mayor Jerry […]

 
 

Tanner Elliott Seeks Support from Harlemites to Build Handicap Accessible Area in Stadium

Tanner Elliott Seeks Support from Harlemites to Build Handicap Accessible Area in Stadium

On Oct. 3, Tanner Elliott from Harlem High School spoke to the Harlemites about his very special Eagle Scout Project. When completed, the project will provide a handicap accessible ramp and platform overlooking the football field adjacent to the existing bleachers in the Harlem High School Clyde Peterson Football Stadium. […]

 
 

Harlem Seniors Rule Annual Homecoming Celebration

Harlem Seniors Rule Annual Homecoming Celebration

By Bob Balgemann – REPORTER When they were Sophomores, this year’s Seniors shocked the Harlem High School community by winning the float competition. They didn’t let that happen again this year. While the Sophomores came in second, it was the Seniors who won that event and in doing so picked […]

 
 

Harlem, Hononegah vie Friday in Key NIC-10 Football Game

Harlem, Hononegah vie Friday in Key NIC-10 Football Game

By Bob Balgemann – REPORTER It’s almost always a big deal when Harlem and Hononegah meet each other in an athletic contest. Friday night, in Rockton, the two football teams will tangle once more in a game that might very well be more important than in the past. Kickoff will […]

 
 

Pay for Loves Park City Officials Up for a Vote

By Margaret Downing – REPORTER At the Oct. 3 Loves Park City Council meeting, Aldermen approved ordinances, first reading, “setting the salary…or salaries of Aldermen, the City Treasurer, the City Clerk, and the Mayor” for upcoming four-year terms. Alderman will be paid $225 per meeting from May 1, 2017 through […]

 
 

MP Updates Job Descriptions, Receives Study of Salaries

MP Updates Job Descriptions, Receives Study of Salaries

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Since its inception in 1981, the Village has contracted for many of the services it provides to the public. Among those still in effect are law enforcement, legal, engineering, building and some public works projects. There currently are 12 full-time positions on staff, with one of […]

 
 
 
 
 
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