Belvidere increases security at meetings as tensions over data center proposal continue
Maria Gonzalez
Maria Gonzalez
Bureau Chief · Rockford, IL
Maria has over 15 years of experience in journalism, with a focus on local news coverage. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has worked for the Rockford Register Star and NPR Illinois. Maria is passionate about community engagement and fostering connections through journalism.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM · 1 min read
Belvidere will implement enhanced security screenings, including metal detectors, at upcoming city meetings following intense debate over a proposed data center and the recent arrest of a man accused of threatening a city council member.