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Helping people enjoy life in exceptional parks and recreational facilities that are safe and secure is one of the highest priorities for Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners and team members. Recently, the Park District has seen an alarming increase of after-hours usage of parks, which has resulted in injury, […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Mayor Steve Johnson has kicked off the month of August by continuing his effort to recognize people and organizations for their contributions to making Machesney Park a better place to live, work, and play. His effort has been expanded to include student-athletes at Harlem High School […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The requested change of zoning on property at 8782 Victoria Lane has been denied by the village board, even though there was no vote to do that. Here’s what happened at the July 18 board meeting. Village staff and the planning and zoning commission initially recommended […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the July 18 Loves Park city council meeting, aldermen approved two resolutions and one ordinance, first reading. *A resolution authorizing the Loves Park Fire Department to purchase a used 2019 Braun Chief XL w/Dodge (ambulance) 550 4X4 Diesel w/12,000 miles from North Central Emergency Vehicle […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The village Zoning Code defines and regulates all wind-operated energy devices, with such terminals only being permitted on agriculturally zoned properties that are at least 2 ½ acres in size. They are allowed with a special use permit on residential, office and commercial lots but, again, […]
Earlier this month, the Ski Broncs waterski team competed in the Central Region Tournament in Rock Island, Ill. The team took home a tough sixth place finish and several of our skiers also completed individually with great results: 180 swivel- Lily 1st, Ava, 2nd, Sydnee 4th, 360 swivel- Maleah 2nd, […]
On Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Rockford Police Department responded to the area of 4th Avenue and 12th Street for reports of shots fired and a shooting victim lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers located a 48-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported […]
Anderson Japanese Gardens announces the return of the two-day Japanese Summer Festival, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. The Festival features performances, exhibits, and interactive activities which celebrate Japanese traditions and cultural arts. Anderson Japanese Gardens will hold the Japanese Summer Festival July 30 and July 31. The Festival […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Rock River flood of June 2008 devastated many properties along and near Shore Drive. In the wake of that natural assault, many affected property owners gave thoughts to moving to avoid the possibility of such problems in the future. In response to those concerns and […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The overseeing village board has four advisory committees and commissions made up of volunteer residents and elected officials, whose recommendations on a vast variety of subjects help that board make decisions to help guide the future of the community. Specifically, they are the planning and economic […]
