Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful

It became a yearly event in our house quite a while ago. I'd come home to find a bunch of bags in front of my closet, only to be disappointed to find the bags completely empty. When I asked why there were empty bags lying in front of the closet, my wife Amy informed me that Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) was holding a clothing drive, and that I should get cracking. As in, clean out the cl

The good news/bad news scenario plays out every spring. The good news is that the snow all melts away. The bad news is all the trash, garbage, and litter that was hidden by the snow is now on full display. This Saturday, you can help Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful clean up the mess in Boone and Winnebago counties by joining the Great American Cleanup.

You know it's time. It's probably overdue (at least that's what my wife said about mine). We're talking about cleaning out your closets, and doing some good all at the same time. Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) will be holding a clothing drive from 9am-2pm, Saturday, October 10th, at all Winnebago County Schnucks Markets and at the Belvidere Township Office...