Veterans parking only spots installed in downtown Rockford

November 7, 2024|By Kevin Haas|In Trending, Rock River Current, 815 News, Local, Rockford
Two veterans only parking spots were unveiled Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, outside of Veterans Memorial Hall in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
By Kevin Haas
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — The city has installed signs to reserve two downtown parking spots for military veterans.

The veteran parking only spots were opened Wednesday in the municipal parking lot next to Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St., and across from the Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St.

“It’s just a small way for us to say thank you to the veterans in our community,” Mayor Tom McNamara said in a statement. “This is something seemingly little, but I hope it serves as a testament of our appreciation and commitment to honor and support our veterans.”

The signs, which read veteran parking only — thank you for your service, were installed this week ahead of Veterans Day on Monday.

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