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Loves Park businesses hit by summer electric bill spikes from data center demand qualify for ComEd's $12.5M relief fund offering one-time matching grants up to $500. Applications open online June 15.
Rockford's 11th Street reconstruction continues to disrupt travel for Loves Park commuters.
North Main Market Company will convert the former Village Green property at 2640 North Main Street into a year-round food hall with local vendors,...
East State Street closes at 10 a.m. Saturday for Rockford's Pride Parade, with any parked vehicles towed by 11 a.m. Loves Park drivers should avoid the route from Fort Street west to Wyman Street and plan detours.
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...
Loves Park families should note these key pool updates and safety tips:
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...
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.
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.
Area shoppers gain an indoor option for local goods this summer.
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...
