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Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings announces seven Spring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection events – key cleanup opportunities potentially accessible to Loves Park residents.
Major funding win for community mental health: Winnebago County Mental Health Board awarded over $1.6 million to nine organizations.
Federal EPA deadline looms: Replace all lead service lines by 2037, ramping to 3,000 annually from 2027.
Key Bears roster move: Traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to Patriots for veteran center Garrett Bradbury, tabbed as replacement days after Drew Dalman's...
Essential updates on 11th Street work from Harrison to Broadway:
Safety alert: North Park Fire crews are responding to an active grass fire in the 5500 block of Forest Hills Road, Rockford – near Loves Park. Emergency units are on scene.
League-wide cap hits historic $301.2M – up $22M from $279.2M, first time over $300M.
Drew Dalman's shock retirement at 27 leaves massive Bears OL hole alongside Trapilo's injury.
Top prospects Bears fans eyeing:
Southern Rockford residents oppose Monarch Energy's 1,300-acre hyperscale data center near Edson and Friday Roads, fearing devastation to their quiet...
Weekend packed with 31 events for Rockford area residents, from art exhibits to fundraisers and live music.
Cap-clearing spree ramps up: Bears release Pro Bowl LB Tremaine Edmunds, saving $15M after failed trade search; pairs with DJ Moore trade for $31.5M...
Rockford's Auburn Street Corridor Improvements (Phase 1) target nearly two miles with safety and accessibility upgrades:
Loves Park's job market trends upward with key openings in automotive services and specialist development roles.
Winnebago County Highway Department issued its second announcement on March 4, 2026, with contact Carlos Molina at (815) 319-4000. Key update for Loves Park-area roads.
Rockford incentivizes housing amid shortage:
