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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 […]
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 […]
