Boone County News

Officials in Boone County are working hard to make sure everyone struggling financially in the area has somewhere to eat.

With the recent flooding and the current state of the economy, many people are in need of help these days.

ComEd Spokesman Paul Calligan reports 6,700 customers lost power from last night's storms.

Residents in the Chicago area are cleaning up from the latest round of storms. Thunderstorms accompanied by high winds caused minor damage and cut power to thousands early Friday.

It takes a community to put on a festival. The Annual Norge Ski Jumping Championship in January, for example, requires a year-round planning approach.

The state Legislature has renamed Route 173 to honor a famous U.S. Army paratrooper brigade that shares its number.

A name from Des Plaines' political past has resurfaced in the tiny far west suburban community of Garden Prairie.

Winnebago County leaders urge residents to sign up for Reverse 911. Nearly 400 people have registered since last Thursday, but they hope more people get connected as soon as possible.

The rainy and colder than normal spring is causing headaches for some Stateline farmers. via WQRF-TV Rockford

“My concern is the benefit of the taxpayer and if there's a company out there who can do what the chief is requesting and can do it for less all the better.”

For months, the police union has claimed they're short staffed. Last week, Chief Chet Epperson proposed using department money to hire a consulting firm to find out if that's the case. via WQRF-TV Rockford

“They have a version of the events that will come out”

T he dogs were seized from a Capron couple last month. Now Boone County will look after the pets. via WQRF-TV Rockford

“There's going to be people who want to put gas stations there, convenience stores, Dairy Queens and McDonalds”

"Preliminary earth work just started a couple weeks ago. If you're in the area, you're able to see the ramp taking shape," said Peter Stukas, Project Manager for the ramp. via WIFR

“Purple ... Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Patient Visits via Ambulances Under Scrutiny One hospital claims some patients have used ambulances as "taxis”

Approximately 50 animals are seized from a Boone County farm and their owners are charged with animal cruelty. via WQRF-TV Rockford

New charges are filed tonight against a Capron couple accused of animal cruelty. via WIFR

Improving transportation in Rockford took center stage at Monday night's city council meeting. via WIFR

“I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll be meeting the need of the community and the parents for emergency response and parental notification.”

Many people agree that when a gunman opened fire on students at NIU, the school's response was quick and effective. via WIFR

“Youngsters, families and anglers of all ages look forward to the spring trout season.”

Season Starts April 5th: This release below is from last year but other than the date most things will not change. via LandBigFish

Between 45 and 50 animals perished Monday morning in a zoo barn fire. Several fire departments, including Marengo, Harvard, Woodstock, Boone County, Crystal Lake and Huntley, responded to the blaze at A Zoo To ... via Courier News

“The footage substantiates a good portion of Mr. Bird's story.”

Keith Daugherty and Michael Childers were slain a year ago Thursday - both victims of separate home invasions that remain unsolved. via Chicago Tribune

Many of us have probably already forgotten about the tornado that touched down in Northern Boone County last month but for dozens of families that lost almost everything there's no forgetting. via WIFR