Belvidere is the county seat of Boone County, Illinois, located along the Kishwaukee River approximately 75 miles northwest of Chicago.
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Illinois Fire Marshal investigates cause of Belvidere apartment fire
Illinois Fire Marshal investigates cause of Belvidere apartment fire MyStateline
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Belvidere man, Shannon woman accused of human trafficking
Belvidere man, Shannon woman accused of human trafficking WIFR
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NewsMAR 07, 2026
Truck collision in Belvidere brings down large power line officials say
Truck collision in Belvidere brings down large power line officials say MyStateline
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