'We're in the mix': Local leaders say Stellantis CEO's comments show promise for... July 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Local lawmakers and the leader of an economic development agency say comments... Read More
'It's going to be really dynamic': Belvidere primed for new downtown train stati... July 10, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — When the first Metra trains roll through Belvidere in about four years,... Read More
Passenger rail service to return to Rockford for first time since 1981. First tr... July 6, 2023 @ 10:25 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Passenger rail service is set to return to the city for the... Read More
Belvidere native paints new mural honoring the history of the Boone County Fair June 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A new mural that will be unveiled Saturday in the city’s downtown... Read More
Property tax relief helped 'seal the deal' to bring $1.2B Walmart distribution c... June 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — City Council members voted earlier this year to approve a massive perishable... Read More
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere announces opening weekend April 13, 2023 @ 9:39 am From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Florad Road, has announced its opening weekend for 2023.... Read More
Boone County firefighter responded to The Apollo, then returned to devastation a... April 4, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app POPLAR GROVE — Less than a year into his service as a volunteer firefighter,... Read More
National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes, including in Belvidere and Mache... April 2, 2023 @ 11:46 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The National Weather Service has confirmed 12 tornadoes moved through northern Illinois... Read More
A history of highlights: Boone County museum opens new sports exhibit February 16, 2023 @ 7:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A highway sign paying tribute to the Belvidere... Read More
A hoppy couple: Belvidere natives plan to open downtown brewery February 14, 2023 @ 7:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Download our mobile app BELVIDERE — Whenever Belvidere natives Ryan and Cheryl Morris take... Read More