Forward for Fun, which helped launch new events across Rockford, returns in 2023 March 28, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A program that helped create block parties, neighborhood celebrations, food festivals and... Read More
Isidro Barrios sworn in as Rockford's new 11th Ward alderman March 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Former Winnebago County Board member Isidro Barrios took his oath of office... Read More
Former Winnebago County Board member tapped to serve as next Rockford alderman March 17, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara has selected former Winnebago County Board member Isidro Barrios... Read More
Millennium Fountain in Rockford was never designed for people to play in. That's... March 14, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Millennium Fountain in the city’s downtown is a popular spot to beat... Read More
Rockford's new poet laureate plans to bring poetry to new, unexpected places January 23, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s new poet laureate wants to show Rockford how poetry can... Read More
Rockford wants to connect gaps in sidewalk. Here's what's on tap next and what's... January 12, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city is preparing to extend sidewalk north along Parkview Avenue as... Read More
Rockford City Council rejects proposal to allow backyard hens January 9, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members decided Monday that allowing fowl in local neighborhoods would... Read More
New Loves Park fire chief aims to 'raise the bar' for professional service January 4, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — James Hart joined the Loves Park Fire Department when it was... Read More
Rockford City Council delays vote on backyard chickens; small pilot program pitc... December 19, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday decided to delay a vote on whether... Read More
'I want these chickens to live in a dignified manner': Rockford may allow reside... December 16, 2022 Mary Sisk By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Don’t put all your eggs in one basket yet: City Council members... Read More