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The Illinois Gaming Board granted Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s request to extend the operation of its East State Street and Bell School Road temporary casino location, called a “Hard Rock Opening Act,” beyond the initial two-year operating limit with a new operating extension until Nov. 9, 2024. Hard Rock Casino […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Loves Park City Council, began meeting bi-monthly on June 5. At the meeting the following agenda items were approved: *A resolution was approved authorizing the street department manager to hire low bidder, Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group of Rockford for the “citywide patch project” at […]
This Aug. 16-20 Winnebago County Fair enters into its 102nd year offering family fun while showcasing Winnebago County’s agricultural past, present, and future. The annual county fair runs deep with tradition, including the county fair queen pageant where tens of young ladies compete for the privilege of wearing the county […]
Area youth and teens are in crisis experiencing alarming rates of violence, depression, anxiety, and the recent stress of the pandemic, putting them at an overwhelming disadvantage. Last week, the Rockford Park District broke ground on the Perks Family Equine Center at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford. Once built, […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At its bi-monthly city council meeting May 15, Loves Park aldermen approved a number of resolutions, ordinances, and two proclamations: *A resolution authorizing the chief of police to appoint Jerry Guetschow to Deputy Chief of Police, effective May 16, 2023 was approved. Former deputy chief, Mike […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Prior to The Nestory Self-Storage ribbon cutting at the former Machesney Park Mall May 10, David Flaherty, CEO and president of Nestory Park Self Storage stated, “It’s amazing to see what the transformation of something like this can do for a community.” Flaherty also sees the […]
Spectrum School announced last week the launch of its international project called Empathy for Endangered Animals. Spectrum School’s Student Ambassadors, sponsored by Meg World Languages, have each become advocates for an endangered species, designing posters and selecting one organization to which they encourage others to donate to save and protect […]
Renowned national building materials company occupies 45,000 sq. ft. in the Park 90 Industrial Center ABC Supply Company, Inc, headquartered in Beloit, Wis., has opened their new sales and distribution center warehouse in Machesney Park. Last year, the Village Board of Trustees approved a development agreement to facilitate the company’s […]
At last night’s Machesney Park Village Board meeting, Mayor Johnson recognized Trustee Jake Schmidt for his years of service to the Village of Machesney Park. Before serving as a Village Trustee, Schmidt worked as the Village’s Code Enforcement Inspector from 2014 to 2016. After leaving this role, Schmidt was elected […]
During the April 3 Village Board of Trustees meeting, donations were presented to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) and the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford: Carlson Unit. Executive Director Pam Osborne and Education Director Corrine Sosso accepted KNIB’s donation to support the organization’s education, beautification, and recycling initiatives. As […]
