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BYRON – Join us for a fun-filled family day on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and help support the Alec Catherwood Memorial Scholarships that is given out to four graduating seniors at Byron and Stillman Valley High Schools each year. Alec, a 2009 Byron High School […]
By Doug Schroder Editor BYRON – Super Bowl Champion, and Byron native, Sean Considine has stayed busy since his retirement from the NFL. The Tempo was able to catch up with him recently at ReStore in Rockford during one of his many weekly appearances since his retirement from the NFL. […]
By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – Back when Patty Meads Hanson attended Winnebago High School she never imagined that one day she would be associated with the Guinness book of world records. Fast forward to many years later and here she was holding her first ever book signing at Winnebago […]
STILLMAN VALLEY – Stillman Valley High School’s yearbook, the Cardinal, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2016 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks […]
ROCKFORD – As part of the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s grand re-opening, former NFL player Sean Considine will be present at the store on Saturday, April 2. “We are thrilled to offer the public the chance to meet Sean Considine,” said Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director, Keri Nelson. […]
ROCKFORD – From March 30 through April 2, the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening event at its renovated ReStore, located in NorthTowne Mall at 986 W. Riverside Blvd. Each day will feature special discounts, giveaways, and events. On Saturday, April 2, the last […]
STATELINE – Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announces charges against dozens of individuals after a lengthy investigation into drug sales that spanned several counties. The investigation was conducted by members of the Rockford Police Dept. and the Drug Enforcement Agency. The following is a list of all the individuals […]
BMS advances to State for the 24th year! BYRON – Congratulations to Byron Middle School’s MathCounts team member Brock Wilson for taking top honors at regional competition held at Sauk Valley Community College on Saturday, Feb. 13. He will be going to state competition that will be held in Lisle […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter NORMAL – The Byron Lady Tigers are State Champions! On Saturday night, Feb. 27, the Lady Tigers faced and defeated the Teutopolis Lady Wooden Shoes, 55-43, to claim the Class 2A State of Illinois’ Girls’ Basketball Championship, on the floors of Redbird Arena, at Illinois State […]
Beyond Your Backyard By Emily Hanlin Ag Communications and Administrative Assistant Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Every day, America’s farm families rise to meet the challenge of feeding and clothing the world. Yet, there tends to be a misconception attached to the American farm family. We picture a merry, relaxed, happy-go-lucky […]
