Rockford’s finance and personnel committee rejects lone bid for a program meal service
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford’s finance and personnel committee decides to reject the lone bid for meal services to the city’s Head Start and Early Head Start program. In a memo to the committee chair, city staff feel there was not enough bids and the only entity to submit one did not meet nutrition requirements. A
Isolated chances today, greater severe threat Wednesday and Thursday
Cloud cover will gradually give way to a partly sunny and humid afternoon across the Stateline. Dew point temperatures will be in the upper 60s, giving the air a more noticeably humid feel. That added moisture could be enough to spark an isolated thunderstorm or two during the peak heating...
Historic Beyer Stadium Returns: Grand Re-Opening Planned in Rockford
The restored Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park will officially reopen June 20 with a ribbon cutting, ceremonial first pitch, and the first game played at the historic Illinois venue.
New brand from Rockford Roasting will blend brunch, wine bar, coffee in downtown
ROCKFORD — A new brand from the owner of Rockford Roasting Co. will be a blend of brunch spot, bakery, wine bar and coffee-forward neo-bistro when it opens later this year in downtown Rockford. Eachother, which will fill the former Vintage 501 and Taco Libre space at 501 E....
Severe Weather Threat Increasing for Rockford and Chicago Area
Meteorologists are tracking a potentially significant severe weather event for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin later this week
This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: June 8, 2026
What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit, from the staff of the from the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. More than 35,000 people read our news and events each month. Forward this email to someone else who might not have heard the news. Pick your choice of our two free newsletters:...
Food Trucks Rockford Residents Would Obsess Over
What food trucks would you love to see come to Rockford and be here to stay?
Freeport City Council to consider raising ambulance service rates
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal tonight that could raise ambulance service rates. The proposed changes would impact both residents and non-residents, as well as associated mileage fees. Currently, residents in Freeport are billed a flat rate of $1,200 for ambulance..
Rockford housing shortage explained as data shows supply gap and housing confusion
Since 2000, only about 2,300 housing structures have been built in Rockford, contributing to a limited supply of newer housing options.
Rockton School District paraprofessionals resigning amid pay concerns
Current and former staff gathered outside the district's board meeting to voice their concerns over compensation.
