Great Economic Times

Great Economic Times - 10:13

Mike Chamberlain - City of Belvidere

Posted Sep 21, 2018

The city of Belvidere has enhanced the quality of life with a new soccer field and park with land donated to the city. Since 2016, 2,700 jobs have been created. Crime is down 37% and for the first time, a regional planning commission was formed.

Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team

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