Poplar Grove News

As we learn more about Poplar Grove's history, a local author wants to make sure we know how Winnebago County got its start.

Many of us are shopping discount chains to save money. But a local grocery store is reaching out hoping to do its part to help stimulate the economy and keep tax dollars in the area .

August 5, 2009 On Tuesday August 4, 2009 the Boone County Sheriffa s Office responded to the 700 block of Marquette in Candlewick Lake, Poplar Grove for a subject that had just been shot.

Construction has begun on the Byron Bank facility located in downtown Byron. The addition will be 4,400 square feet on each of the two levels.

A 54-year-old woman was airlifted from the scene of a three-car accident in the Marengo area Wednesday morning.

August 5, 2009 On Tuesday August 4, 2009 the Boone County Sheriffa s Office responded to the 700 block of Marquette in Candlewick Lake, Poplar Grove for a subject that had just been shot.

BARRINGTON HILLS – Two men have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a Barrington Hills home invasion where police said they bound and gagged family members for an hour and a half.

Dave Pellas, of Poplar Grove, is one of several Rockford and Boone County residents that had a hand in developing "The Conduit." It was released Tuesday, June 23, 2009, for the Wii.

HARVARD – A 26-year-old man was in critical condition Wednesday night after an accident involving two semi-trucks and two other cars.

The Boone County Sherrif's Department says it suspects foul play in last month's death of a 19-month-old in Poplar Grove.

With the plant idled right now in the midst of Chrysler's bankruptcy filing, it was a quiet scene there Tuesday night but 23 News did speak with several workers by phone.

The Boone County Coroner has determined a 19 month old girl died from severe head trauma on Tuesday in Poplar Grove.

Time: Saturday, Jun 6, 9am-5pm and Sunday, June 7, 9am-3pm Army Wings and Wheels 2009 will be open to the public June 6th and 7th.

Chalet presents its annual Garden Faire for families in celebration of Mother's Day and the spring season May 2 and 3. Moms can have their gardening tools sharpened and garden soil tested, and shoppers can pick out a tree or shrub to honor her, and enter a raffle for a pink, "Annabelle"-type hydrangea.