A new Rockford fire station may be built on the former Magna grocery lot on East... November 8, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city may build a new fire station on the vacant lot next... Read More
Winnebago County names retired Rockford firefighter as new emergency services co... November 1, 2023 Rock River Current Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A 23-year veteran of the Rockford Fire Department has been appointed as the new coordinator... Read More
New Rockford police labor deal includes longer shifts designed to increase cover... January 11, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City police officers have a new labor deal that will increase wages... Read More
New Illinois law requires smoke detectors with 10-year battery life or hardwired... October 26, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires all... Read More
West State Street in Rockford reopens for traffic after $6.5M rebuild October 21, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A roughly mile long stretch of West State Street has reopened for traffic... Read More
Rockford Police Win Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive July 19, 2021 matt Congratulations to the Rockford Police Department for their victory over Rockford Fire in the annual Battle of the Badges competition for the Rock... Read More
Rockford Fire Chief Receives Key To The City July 7, 2021 matt Bob Vertiz who is currently serving as interim Fire Chief with the Rockford Fire Department has been awarded the key to the City by... Read More
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2021 with RRVBC July 6, 2021 Lisa Tyler Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2021 is happening July 12-16 at 2 Rock River Valley Blood Center Rockford locations. It’s Rockford Police VS.... Read More
Rockford Fire 911 3K Run/Walk April 23, 2021 matt On your marks, get set…..Go! It’s the 17th annual Rockford Fire 911 3K Run/Walk! In-person and virtual options are available. ... Read More
Rockford Chief Earns Fire Chief of The Year Honors January 26, 2021 Lou Congratulations to Rockford Fire Chief Derek Bergsten. He was named Fire Chief of the Year by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. Each year, the... Read More