Loves Park & Bears Digest

Key drainage updates at Tuesday's 9am meeting (stream on kiow.com/b1031.com):

• Public hearing on reclassifying Drainage District 14 Laterals 4 & 4A,...

Sisters Tatianna Salisbury and Zolna Blosser launch Gallery Grounds next to Bennie’s Cleaners at 130 N. First St., blending coffee, local...

Fun fashion event boosts 16 Rockford shops ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2 release.

• Grab a punch card at participating shops; visit 12+ by May 1...

Urgent weather alert for Loves Park and Rockford: Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon.

• Initial showers/thunderstorms ~10-11am from...

Severe Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Tornado Threat Monday: Forecasters warn of strong tornadoes possible Monday in Illinois including the Rockford area,...

• Ald. Mark Bonney announces deal: Buyers Guanming Shi and James Jiang to purchase site from U-Haul for $6.5M, closing by early Sept.
• Replicating...

• Past pains: Once dubbed "Most Miserable Community" with dropping values, rising taxes, crumbling infrastructure, and surging violent crime.
• Crime...

Heightened tornado threat looms as Illinois nears 100 tornadoes this year (normal: 54 statewide, 20 in our DMA).

• Morning (8am-noon): Scattered...

• D’Andre Swift impresses undrafted WR Jahdae Walker with pro-level dedication, latching him onto veteran leadership early.
• Swift arrives at the...

Loves Park drivers alert: Roadway milling begins today, April 27, on Foundry and Maple Streets.

• Work hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Allow extra travel time through the area.

Economic strain ahead for Illinois families on food assistance, including Rockford-area residents:

• 150,000 households at risk of losing benefits due...

Urgent alert for Loves Park & Rockford: All of Illinois, including our area, now faces enhanced severe storm risk Monday.

• Strong tornadoes,...

Winnebago County approves funding via public safety sales tax for renovations and possible relocation of the Carrie Lynn Children's Center, enhancing child welfare in the Rockford area.

Rockford's Spring ArtScene engaged communities this weekend with local artists showcasing paintings, jewelry, and sculptures at 47 venues like...

• Central resource hub launched for proposed TIF district and data center south of Rockford Airport, amid widespread misinformation
• Features city...

• Community teamwork: Volunteers, students, and neighbors planted 10 trees at Rolling Green Elementary Saturday for Arbor Day.
• New outdoor space:...

Rockford unites through local music at SAD Fest (Soldiers Against Depression), back Saturday for its fifth year.

• Organizer Lizzie Vega stresses...

Loves Park Business Opening

• 🔥 Hachi Sushi Debut: Hachi Sushi has opened at 6516 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park, offering conveyor belt...

Neighbors near Rockford's southeastern edge demand transparency on Monarch Energy's potential data center:

• FOIA activism: Kelly Lewis and others...

Rockford PD responds to shooting sending one man to hospital:

• Victim suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wound in 3300 block of Sablewood Drive.
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