News

Harlem Middle School posts Honor Roll

MACHESNEY PARK – The following Harlem Middle School earned grades during the third quarter of the school year that qualified them for inclusion on the Honor Roll. 8th…

Special day at Gill’s Diner benefits veterans, rescue mission

By Bob Balgemann Reporter LOVES PARK – Gill’s Diner is a place where proceeds from meals often are shared with those in need. That was the case April…

Mayoral candidates discuss the issues at Loves Park City Hall

By Bob Balgemann Reporter LOVES PARK – Three of the five candidates for mayor in the city of Loves Park and village of Machesney Park talked about a…

Obituaries

Mary Virginia Kissack, 91

Winnebago – Mary Virginia Kissack, 91, lifelong Winnebago resident, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, after a short illness. Born November 22,…

Rev. Dr. Walter Tilleman, 67

Worcester, Mass. – Rev. Dr. Walter Tilleman, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Subday, Feb. 10 in the loving arms of his wife Linda (Goettsch)…

Police Reports

Loves Park Police Beat

LOVES PARK – The following arrests are on file at the Loves Park Police Dept. Readers are reminded that subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a…

Loves Park Fire Calls

LOVES PARK – The Loves Park Fire Dept. responded to the following calls from March 25 through March 30. March 25 9:26 p.m. – 7231 Forest Hills Road,…

Entertainment

Local talent made a splash in The Little Mermaid Jr.

Local talent made a splash in The Little Mermaid Jr.

By Marianne Mueller ROCKFORD – Talented youth took audiences on a journey under the sea…

Harmony for Hunger concert showed amazing support of local pantries

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Hononegah High School’s Performing Arts Center welcomed a nearly…

Sports

Harlem girls’ track team wins again; Audi Nichol sets record

MACHESNEY PARK – Harlem’s girls track team has won its third consecutive invitational of the…

Harlem’s 2013 varsity baseball season finally gets under way

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – Harlem’s varsity baseball season has finally begun, with…

Viewpoint

Studies have shown that people chew gum and read studies

Studies have shown that people chew gum and read studies

“Four out of five dentists surveyed recommend sugarless gum for their patients who chew gum.”…

Why does the state give so much away when we are so broke?

Why does the state give so much away when we are so broke?

Perhaps it’s because tax time is just around the corner, you know that dreaded April…