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RACVB invites visitors and residents to explore and experience Rockford’s abundant public art offerings The Rockford Public Art Trail, a new program that aims to bring awareness and visitation to the vibrant art scene in the Rockford region, was announced today by the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury presented Nathan Kutz as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to the city council at the July 10 meeting, which was approved. Kutz term will expire on June 30, 2016 and will replace Frank Laudicina, whose term expired on […]
On July 4, 2023 just before 9 p.m. while on scene of another structure fire, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept. (HRfD) was dispatched for a residential structure fire on Waltham Road. HRFD Chief Patrick Trollop reports, “During the initial dispatch we were informed that there was smoke coming from the garage of […]
Residents living near Harmon Park, 1924 East Gate Parkway, Rockford will have new park amenities to utilize to improve their quality of life. Construction began last week on a variety of park improvements including: a new recreation path with fitness stations and pathway lighting. The asphalt pathway will be 8’ […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter Loves Park Aldermen were busy at the June 19 bi-monthly city council meeting: *A motion to approve a Special Event Permit for Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. to conduct fruit sales in the Farm & Fleet parking lot at 7300 E. Riverside Blvd. on July 7 and July […]
The Illinois Gaming Board granted Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s request to extend the operation of its East State Street and Bell School Road temporary casino location, called a “Hard Rock Opening Act,” beyond the initial two-year operating limit with a new operating extension until Nov. 9, 2024. Hard Rock Casino […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Loves Park City Council, began meeting bi-monthly on June 5. At the meeting the following agenda items were approved: *A resolution was approved authorizing the street department manager to hire low bidder, Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group of Rockford for the “citywide patch project” at […]
This Aug. 16-20 Winnebago County Fair enters into its 102nd year offering family fun while showcasing Winnebago County’s agricultural past, present, and future. The annual county fair runs deep with tradition, including the county fair queen pageant where tens of young ladies compete for the privilege of wearing the county […]
Area youth and teens are in crisis experiencing alarming rates of violence, depression, anxiety, and the recent stress of the pandemic, putting them at an overwhelming disadvantage. Last week, the Rockford Park District broke ground on the Perks Family Equine Center at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford. Once built, […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At its bi-monthly city council meeting May 15, Loves Park aldermen approved a number of resolutions, ordinances, and two proclamations: *A resolution authorizing the chief of police to appoint Jerry Guetschow to Deputy Chief of Police, effective May 16, 2023 was approved. Former deputy chief, Mike […]
