Poplar Grove to revisit video gaming, referendum possible | Belvidere Daily Republican

Written by Bob Balgemann

Poplar Grove resident Josh Berryhill asked for an investigation at the June 24 meeting of the village’s administration committee. He claimed Costanza had been convicted of perjury for not correctly filling out insurance license applications in the states of Wisconsin and Indiana.

Costanza said after the meeting that the mistakes were clerical errors.

And Courier stated in her letter that none of the convictions were felonies. “It does not appear that Mr. Costanza was charged criminally, nor did he have the benefit of a trial in which he was found guilty and sentenced on charges of perjury.”

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Poplar Grove votes to pay past-due health insurance premiums | Belvidere Daily Republican

Written by Bob Balgemann

This is a multi-faceted problem that began in 2010, with the departure of two village employees.

Administrative Assistant Maureen Brzinski said she filled out an LGHP cancellation form, so the former employees would be removed from coverage, and forwarded it to the company.

According to Village Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski a representative of LGHP, Diann Reed, said the forms had not been forwarded to the company.

As such the company continued to bill Poplar Grove for the full premiums. The village, in turn, reduced the amount owed for the two departed employees and over a period of time the shortfall increased to $17,366.

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Late water, sewer bills to cost an extra 30% in Poplar Grove Read more:

The Finance Committee voted Monday to tack on a 30 percent administration fee to accounts that have been submitted to a collection agency. The village has recouped some money since investing in the service this year, but the cost to pay the collection agency has made its efforts less fruitful.

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Phil Beu announces Boone County Sheriff candidacy - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

He worked for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years and retired as the lieutenant of operations. He was in charge of handling budgets, overseeing the emergency management program, scheduling, managing the fleet of vehicles, overseeing internal investigations, purchasing materials and securing grants.

Phil Beu announces Boone County Sheriff candidacy - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star