Post-Journal

Webbs Norman Resigns from Civil Service Commission

By Margaret Downing, REPORTER  After serving a number of years on the Loves Park Civil Service Commission, Webbs Norman has resigned. At the Oct. 24 Loves Park City Council meeting, Mayor Darryl Lindberg presented former Police Chief Jim Puckett’s name to the Council as a replacement effective Oct. 24, which […]

 
 

Safety an Issue in Request for Wider Driveway in MP

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  Safety usually isn’t a reason for someone to request a variance to the Village’s ordinance governing the width of a driveway. But such was the case that was heard Oct. 17 by the Machesney Park Public Improvement and Safety Committee. After all was said and done […]

 
 

Appeals Down, Property Values Up in Harlem Township

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER The good news out of the Harlem Township Assessor’s office is two-fold. Home sales data this year shows property values are recovering in most neighborhoods. The number of property owners appealing their assessments has decreased dramatically from one year ago. Township Assessor Mark Sorrentino said values […]

 
 

Mayoral Salary Amount Decided in Loves Park

By Margaret Downing, REPORTER To recap the Mayoral pay issue: At the Oct. 10 Loves Park City Council meeting, Alderman John Pruitt, who, along with Alderman Greg Jury, are running for Mayor in April, requested an amendment to a motion to approve the Mayor’s salary, saying $80,000 a year is […]

 
 

Close Games Nothing New for Harlem’s Football Team

Close Games Nothing New for Harlem’s Football Team

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER After Harlem rallied to edge rival Hononegah in a road football game Oct. 14, football players and cheerleaders gathered in front of the student cheering section to sing the school song. That was a special moment for many, but in particular for Senior wide receiver Gabe […]

 
 

Renovated North Suburban Library Celebrated at Open House

Renovated North Suburban Library Celebrated at Open House

By Margaret Downing, REPORTER There were lots of smiles to go around at the North Suburban Library District’s “Renovation Reveal Open House” held Oct. 15 in Loves Park. In attendance were many library supporters, community leaders and residents. Voters passed a referendum in 2014 to renovate the interior and bring […]

 
 

MP Working Up Rules for Massage Parlors, Shooting Ranges

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER The Village zoning code currently does not regulate massage parlors or shooting ranges. But that is about to change. While there currently are no such businesses in Machesney Park, there likely will come a time when applications are made to locate one or more of them […]

 
 

Miss Wisconsin, Miss Illinois Highlight Activities in the 2016 Red Ribbon Program

Miss Wisconsin, Miss Illinois Highlight Activities in the 2016 Red Ribbon Program

Students from Rock Cut and the Loves Park VFW took time to meet Miss Illinois and Miss Wisconsin last week. The City of Loves Park has been a long-standing supporter of the Northern Illinois Red Ribbon Program. Since drug abuse has no boundaries, city officials see the importance of collaborating with […]

 
 

Harlem Athletics Announces New Head Softball Coach, Kurt Head

Harlem Athletics Announces New Head Softball Coach, Kurt Head

 Harlem High School Athletic Director Kurt Weigt announces the hiring of Kurt Head as the new Head Varsity Softball Coach at Harlem High School. Coach Kurt Head was approved by the Harlem School Board at their monthly meeting on Sept. 29. “We are extremely excited to have Kurt leading the […]

 
 

Machesney Park Trustee Challenging Incumbent Mayor

Machesney Park Trustee Challenging Incumbent Mayor

  By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  There will be at least one contest for election to the Machesney Park Village Board in 2017. Incumbent Trustee Steve Johnson has announced his candidacy for Mayor, which puts him in competition with the incumbent officer holder, Jerry Bolin. He made his announcement Oct. 14 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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