Boone County News

At least four people have said they want to become the representative for the state's 69th District – a seat that is being vacated by longtime incumbent Ron Wait.

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 .

A Chicago man's bond is set at nearly $1 million after he allegedly carjacked a Belvidere woman yesterday afternoon.

The artwork of Terri Milburn will go on display at the 321 Art Gallery in Savanna beginning Saturday evening, October 3rd, from 6 to 8 pm.

Illinois Department of Transportation administrators can only submit one route to the federal government, and they are inclined to pick the path that will receive the most funding.

A Belvidere man may face years in jail after be found guilty on three counts of drug dealing charges.

A heads up for local residents planning on getting a seasonal flu shot this weekend, two flu clinics in Boone County have been can canceled.

A Belvidere man is sentenced to a decade in prison for stabbing another man in the back in 2008.

The Belivdere Police Depatment will be hosting their annual Fall Citizen Police Academy.

A former Portage woman who was accused of running three scams before she moved to Boone County, Ill., in early 2008 pleaded guilty Monday to all charges against her in three cases.

An 84-year-old Barrington-area man faces criminal charges for inappropriately touching a 14-year-old girl who was caring for his ponies, Lake County Sheriff police announced Friday.

Lake County authorities say an 84-year-old Barrington-area man faces criminal charges for inappropriately touching a 14-year-old girl who was caring for his ponies.

High-speed chase: A Sycamore man was arrested 24 hours after he allegedly led police from DeKalb County, Boone County and Genoa on a 22-minute chase.

WHAT: BOONE COUNTY FAIR WHEN: Through Sunday WHERE: 8791 Route 76, Belvidere ABOUT: Livestock shows, tractor pull, pony olympics, mother/daughter and father/son look-alike contests, fireworks, talent show, demolition derbies.

HARVARD – Residents who live near Milky Way Park have a new way of getting around.

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.

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.

A political battle has been simmering during the past three months over the question of "Will Genoa and DeKalb County get once-a-day Amtrak passenger train service, or will Belvidere and Boone County get that?" But the real stakes may have more to do with another question: "How soon can the Belvidere-Rockford area get Metra commuter service to ...

GENOA, Ill. - A political battle has been simmering during the past three months over the question of "Will Genoa and DeKalb County get once-a-day Amtrak passenger train service, or will Belvidere and Boone County get that?" But the real stakes may have more to do with another question: "How soon can the Belvidere-Rockford area get Metra commuter ...

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.