Poplar Grove News

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.

The Poplar Grover Farmers Market opens tomorrow, and I'm hoping it will be the place where I find a cheese that will do justice to the homemade pizza I prepare at least once a week.

Wendler Engineering Services Inc., Dixon, was recently recognized with this award for their design work on the reconstruction of the Edwards Apple Orchard near Poplar Grove.

Chronicle News Group 270 exhibits fill the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center during the 27th Annual Northern Illinois Farm Show in DeKalb, on Wednesday.