Loves Park & Bears Digest

Infrastructure Updates

• 🔥 DMV Closure: Rockford Central DMV on E. State Street will temporarily close starting July 24 for renovations, with...

Rockford's 815 Day features diverse events celebrating local pride and engagement.

• Charm Quest hides ceramic pieces in wards, parks, and shopping...

Kayden Moore, 19, drowned July 22 in a Rockford quarry, highlighting dangers of unauthorized swimming areas.

Timeline of events:

• 8:20 p.m.: Moore...

Rockford's Midway Village Museum hosted a moving reunion where seven former AAGPBL players—including three Rockford Peaches alumni—joined eight cast...

A Rockton woman serving as treasurer for a Rockford-area booster club embezzled $44,000 over 10 months for personal expenses including Netflix, dog...

Rockford’s Central DMV at 3720 E. State Street closes at noon today for renovations, shifting services to the nearby 3730 E. State Street location...

Winnebago County detectives are applying modern forensic tools to the 1966 murder of Lauretta Lyons, confident they can tie deceased suspect Sanford...

The stateline region is shifting from a chilly start with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s into weekend heat and humidity, with heat indices near 100° Sunday and Monday plus a slight risk of strong to severe storms early next week.

Loves Park is hosting elite women's baseball as top players from the US, Canada, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, and Mexico compete at Rivet Stadium through Sunday, July 26.

Loves Park drivers face simultaneous road changes that will alter daily traffic patterns.

• Bay Road converts from four lanes to three with single...

Public Safety Updates

• No Saturday Siren Testing: Winnebago County will not conduct outdoor warning siren testing on July 25, 2026, due to EAA...

Machesney Park proposes new rules limiting data centers to industrial zones with Special Use Permits and mandatory public meetings before...

State Rep. John Cabello will host a free property tax appeal event on August 1 at the Loves Park Government Building to help residents navigate the process. He cited rising taxes making it unaffordable for families and seniors on fixed incomes.

Winnebago County Animal Services is at full capacity with over 90 dogs and 100 cats, prompting an extension of discounted adoption fees through July...

Chicago Rockford International Airport celebrates 80 years from its military roots, now ranking #12 nationally in air cargo after UPS's 1994 arrival...

Winnebago County is canceling its outdoor warning siren test on July 25 during EAA AirVenture week. Sirens will still activate for any tornado warnings issued in the area.

Over 200 volunteers are making the Women’s Baseball World Cup run smoothly at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, handling ticket sales, greetings, and...

Rockford-area shoppers are choosing local produce at farmers markets after 408 Cyclospora cases were linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. Local farms report faster lettuce sales and more customers seeking safer options closer to home.

Loves Park viewers will soon see WIFR and WREX unify under Rockford News First, creating one regional news source while maintaining local focus.

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Rockford marks 25 years since Detective Kevin Rice's death on August 3, when he was fatally shot investigating suspicious men. His family organizes a...