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New Rockford aldermen decided in Tuesday’s consolidated election
ROCKFORD -- There could be five new Rockford aldermen elected in Tuesday's consolidated election.
Of the five contested Rockford City Council races, two include incumbents. The remaining races are between newcomers running unopposed or…
Death investigation underway on Rockford’s west side
ROCKFORD -- Officials continue to investigate a death after a body was found Sunday night in the 1300 block of Arthur Avenue.
No other information has been reported.
More information is expected later today.
Rockford Advocate will…
Transform Rockford director stepping down to start consulting firm
ROCKFORD -- Transform Rockford Executive Director David Sidney announced he will step down from his current position effective May 31, the organization reported Thursday.
Sidney plans to combine his urban planning experience and passion…
New Zion Baptist Church opening as mass vaccination site
ROCKFORD -- A west Rockford church will serve as a mass vaccination site beginning this week.
New Zion Baptist Church, 4747 W. Riverside Blvd., will open Wednesday and is expected to vaccinate 1,000 people per week for the next 60 days.…
Next City of Rockford Civic Education Session Tuesday, March 30
ROCKFORD -- The City of Rockford will stream its second Civic Education Session at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30.
Moderated by Mayor Tom McNamara, the Facebook Live event will feature Human Services Director Anqunette Parham and members…
City of Rockford resumes yard waste collection March 29
ROCKFORD -- The City of Rockford's waste contractor, Rock River Disposal, will resume seasonal collection of yard waste from city residents Monday, March 29.
Yard waste should be placed out for collection at the same time as household…
Rockford aldermen approve citywide fiber optic project
ROCKFORD -- The Rockford City Council on Monday, March 22, unanimously passed a Development Agreement with SiFi Networks to develop a citywide fiber optic network.
Under the agreement, the city will allow access and use of the…
Body found near Auburn Street, foul play not suspected
UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that the remains found last weekend in Rockford belonged to 33-year-old Welsley J. Shaver, of Mendota. Shaver was last seen in Rockford Sept. 22, 2020, and reported missing Oct. 2, 2020. A cause of death…
Klehm Arboretum receives technology grant
ROCKFORD -- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden announced last week that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $13,913 as part of the Smartphone Tour Pilot Program.
The funds come from the Dr. Courtney J. and Margaret Hutchins…
Rockford Public Library’s Rockton Centre branch will close permanently Friday, March 19
ROCKFORD -- The Rockford Public Library Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton
Ave., will discontinue all in-person and curbside pick-up service as of 6 p.m., Friday, March 19.
Last September, RPL’s Board of Trustees voted to offset…