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Community responds to abandoned dogs in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 54 dogs were abandoned and rescued last week at Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park and community members stepped up to help those who are now responsible. After a local dog-walker mistook the dogs for foxes, Boone County Animal Services got a call from the Sheriff’s Department about the abandonment. It was […]
Senator speaks after alleged threat against state rep
An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
Glidden Homestead seeking exhibitors for Barb City’s Barbed Wire Weekend
The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center is seeking barbed wire collectors and DeKalb history enthusiasts to exhibit during September’s Barb City’s Barbed Wire Weekend. In September the Homestead will host a barbed wire exposition show in coordination with the Antique Barbed Wire Society, and other community-wide events,...
LIBRARY CONTINUES TAI CHI LESSONS
Join us at the DeKalb Public Library every first Tuesday of the month to learn about and practice Tai Chi! Tai Chi is one of the most beneficial exercises to increase immunity, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. This class will include step by step instructions taught by Erica Bough, 4th degree black belt in the Martial Arts and certified Tai Chi instructor.
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