Loves Park & Bears Digest

Loves Park residents in Winnebago County face two rounds of severe storms today with tornado and flood watches in effect.

• First round of...

The IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford brings together athletes, spectators, and local heroes with clear regional benefits.

• Four Winnebago County deputies...

• Thousands of visitors expected after 2025's 2,700 athletes, boosting regional economy
• More than 1,500 volunteers needed to support swim, bike and...

Severe Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Enhanced Risk Level 3: Stateline region including Loves Park faces damaging winds over 75 MPH, possible tornadoes, and...

Rockford Police arrested two teens after they fled a traffic stop Wednesday night, recovering drugs and loaded handguns.

Rockford is hosting a public meeting on Phase 2 of 11th Street reconstruction, which includes water main and lead service line replacements plus converting the roadway from four lanes to three.

Rockford-area residents can access cooling centers amid summer heat and humidity.

• Winnebago spots: Carpenter's Place, Health and Human Services...

Rockford-area home inventory doubled year-over-year in April, rising from 141 listings to 284.

• Average sale prices climbed nearly 10% to $240,655...

Loves Park residents face a Level 3 Enhanced Risk of severe storms with tornado potential through tonight.

• A severe thunderstorm watch remains in...

ACAC Nursery in Loves Park will close for good after more than 30 years serving the community, as the owner plans to retire following her husband's passing.

Chicago Bears Developments

• 🔥 New Legislative Proposals: Two Illinois lawmakers introduced bills to keep the Chicago Bears in the state,...

Illinois lawmakers are moving quickly with fresh proposals to secure the Bears at Arlington Heights after last session's failed bill.

• McLaughlin's...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara responded to community opposition by barring data centers from incentives in the proposed South Rockford Industrial TIF...

The Rockford-based Beyond the Boxcar podcast ranked NFC North quarterbacks, with a close look at Bears QB Caleb Williams.

• Mike's order: Jordan Love...

Rockford couple Josh and Kelli Luebke prioritized a fenced yard and dedicated pet space when buying their new home for their dog, three ferrets,...

• Event expected to draw thousands of athletes and spectators while generating $4 million for the region.
• Sunday race starts at 7 AM with a 1.2-mile...

Downtown Rockford streets face extended closures for the June 14 IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon.

• S. Wyman Street closed W. State to Chestnut 5 p.m. June 12...

Rockford added language to its proposed South Rockford Industrial TIF that expressly bars data centers from receiving financial incentives.

• The...

Rockford's housing market hit new records in April with 284 homes listed—more than double from 2025—and 311 properties sold at an average $240,000, up...

Dutch Bros Coffee opens its first Rockford spot today at 7103 E. State Street with free keychains for early buyers starting at 5 a.m. The chain's planned Riverside Blvd. location in Loves Park signals expanding commercial options for local residents.