Loves Park & Bears Digest

Rockford is accepting applications from city residents for openings on boards and commissions including the Airport Board, Zoning Board of Appeals,...

Downtown Rockford will see major road closures Saturday for the third annual Pride Parade and related events, directly affecting Loves Park residents...

• Dixon man's Facebook posts planning protest against data center led to arrest for intimidation, raising First Amendment questions
• Attorney argues...

Loves Park families should note these key pool updates and safety tips:

• Sand Park Pool opens this Saturday, with Alpine and Harkins pools following...

• South Main Mercado on June 7 offers family-friendly vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and bilingual services at South Main and Morgan.
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Life Decisions, a local group helping youth lead healthy and productive lives, has launched a drive to collect 10,000 pairs of gently used shoes for its programs.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will politically decline an invitation to testify next week before the House Judiciary Committee on whether league...

Bears Stadium Debate

• Mayor Johnson pushes Chicago location: Mayor Brandon Johnson states Chicago remains the best option for a new publicly...

Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to push downtown Chicago as the best home for a new Bears stadium, insisting on a publicly owned venue funded partly...

Rockford aims to assemble 500 care packages for the homeless to mark America’s 250th anniversary through community service.

• Drop off lip balm,...

Oscar's Pub & Grill shuts its Rockford doors June 13 after 25 years as co-owner Brad Fosberg retires. He also owns Victory Tap and Jax Pub in Loves Park. Stop by the "Last Call, Not Goodbye" party starting at 2 p.m. to celebrate the local staple.

Candy Cloud opens its first drive-thru at 1533 West Lane Road in Machesney Park, bringing dual-lane convenience and walk-up service to the Rockford...

Rockford approved new apartment and townhome permits including 350 units on East State Street and 105 on Avon Street to help reach its target of...

Winnebago County primary results bring narrow victories that will shape representation for Loves Park residents.

• Henry Stone wins Republican...

Area shoppers gain an indoor option for local goods this summer.

• New spot: Inside Katie's Cup at 502 7th St. through September
• Vendors: Farm...

Firefighter John Morgan of the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department died of natural causes at work, though not in the line of duty. Several Rockford roads...

Rockford Community Events

• 🔥 Phantom Regiment Free Concert: Phantom Regiment will kick off its 70th season with a free concert at 7 p.m....

The Cleveland Browns shocked the league by trading two-time Defensive Player of the Year Miles Garrett to the LA Rams for Jared Verse and multiple...

Phantom Regiment kicks off its 70th season with a free concert at Sinnissippi Park Music Shell on Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. as part of the Rockford...

The Sinnissippi Audubon Society is raising $4,500 to recreate its popular peregrine falcon mural after demolition for UW Health SwedishAmerican...