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It’s a win again for blue. Rockford Police take it again this year, 11-3. Thanks to everyone that came out last week to support local the police and fire teams. All proceeds from the Guns and Hoses Charity Ice Hockey Game benefit Jaimie Cox Foundation, Greg Lindmark Foundation, and […]
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees held the department’s annual Trustee’s Appreciation Awards Dinner on March 25, at Mary’s Market in Roscoe. After a delicious buffet meal put out by Mary’s Market, the awards were presented. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. (HRFD) Fire Chief Patrick Trollop presented Engineer Matt Bush and Engineer Marty Green each […]
Anderson Japanese Gardens has been recognized as a “Best of the Midwest” wellness destination by Midwest Living Magazine. The award recipients published in the Spring 2023 Eco Issue include Midwest destinations in categories such as wellness, culture, and food and drink. Anderson Japanese Gardens is honored to be awarded the […]
The Parks Chamber of Commerce announced last week that Duncan Geddes will be promoted as Executive Director upon the retirement of Tonya Lamia, who has served in the role since May of 2019. As Executive Director of The Parks Chamber, Duncan will help ensure achievement of the chamber’s priority objectives […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Bright spirits of 280 brave souls plunged into Olson Lake in Rock Cut State Park on Saturday, March 4; all in support of the Special Olympics and thousands of athletes they serve. This year’s event marked the 18th in Rockford of the Law Enforcement Torch Run […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter Aldermen approved several items at the Feb. 27 council meeting: *A resolution for additional ReBuild Illinois funds in the amount of $15,410.35 to be appropriated for Phase 2 of the River Lane Reconstruction Project was passed as noted, “Additional ReBuild Illinois funds in the amount of […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Feb. 13 council meeting, Alderwoman A. Marie Holmes was honored in celebration of Black History Month and “several community leaders were honored by the city council, Holmes being one of them. Mayor Greg Jury noted that “Marie has never, and will never, perform her […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the Feb. 13 city council meeting, Loves Park aldermen approved several ordinances: *An ordinance first reading, amending Section 2-48 of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances relating to attendance “by means other than physical presence” was approved per the following: (a) “Attendance by other means: […]
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services provider with operations in 58 countries, will expand its U.S. cargo operations to RFD. The company will occupy the International Cargo Center at RFD and provide cargo and freighter handling services to chartered and scheduled flights. […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Village of Machesney Park officials don’t just sit back and wait for “them to come to us.” They pursue new business and initiatives for the community and its residents. Two vital employees; James Richard III, Village Administrator, and Dylan Moffit, Management Analyst, are one such pair […]
