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State begins Route 12 resurfacing projects
Construction season has opened with the Illinois Department of Transportation initiating work on U.S. Route 12, a state thoroughfare. With State Park Road deemed as the midway point, crews will head north to Route 31 and south to Route 120 simultaneously. The work will span both Lake and McHenry counties.
Hampshire firefighters hold ribbon-cutting
HUNTLEY — Hampshire Fire Protection District (HFPD) hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for its new fire station No. 2 at the Tamms subdivision on June 1. "It's been a long process," Hampshire Fire Chief Trevor Herrmann said. "We actually started it in 2005, but then the housing recession hit. We then sought the ...
Huntley Police deputy chief promoted to chief of police
HUNTLEY — As previously reported, At the May 23 Village Board meeting, it was announced that Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter would be retiring effective June 7 after serving the village since 2015. While his successor was not named at the time, the village officially announced the promotion of Huntley Police Deputy Chief Linda Hooten ...
What’s the history of Belvidere’s Stellantis Assembly plant?
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Belvidere Historian and Author Mike Doyle gave a presentation detailing the history of the Stellantis plant on June 5. “A story that is intertwined with the fabric of our community,” said Doyle. “It’s been a game changer as far as the economy, and it’s so important that now that story is […]
Meyer’s Tails Up Tarm teaches dog owners different activities to do with their pets
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Not only were people out on Sunday in Belvidere for the return of the Boone County Art Show, but it was also a Dog’s Day Out at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm. This is a family event to teach people different ways they can have...
Thiel perfect at Angell Park; Major Ohio Sprint Speedweek slate before next IRA start at Wilmot
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 10, 2024) - “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel was all but perfect in his Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, concluding the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series-sanctioned Norm Nelson Classic with a triumph, as well as a $4,000 payday. Adding to the stat sheet, Thiel’s performance was wire-to-wire, leading all 30 circuits from the pole position after securing the spot with a dash victory.
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