Post-Journal

Unattended gun leads to another shooting

On Dec. 4, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Rockford Police officers responded to the 700 block of Belmont Boulevard for reports of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a 6-year-old boy obtained an unattended gun from inside the residence, discharged the weapon, and struck a 28-year-old female who […]

 
 

Experience a flurry of fun all winter long throughout the Rockford Park District

Experience a flurry of fun this winter! The Rockford Park District has officially  kicked off the Winter Flurry initiative which includes a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, activities, and facilities. This initiative provides residents of all ages an opportunity to enjoy life and recreate safely during the winter months.  “The Winter […]

 
 

City approves redevelopment agreement on Forest Hills Road project

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park city aldermen approved three resolutions and three ordinances, second reading, at the Nov. 21 council meeting: • Mayor Greg Jury received the okay to execute a Redevelopment Agreement between the city and (“Developer”) DYN Sycamore Investments, LLC of Rockford (Sunil Puri). • A resolution […]

 
 

Sleigh Bells Are Jingling at CherryVale Mall

Start working on those Christmas lists, because Santa Claus is almost here! Santa invites all the little elves to line up to welcome him and help countdown to the special tree lighting kicking off the 2022 holiday season! Santa will then start hearing Christmas wishes at his workshop in Center […]

 
 

Lots of business covered at Loves Park council meeting

By Margaret Downing REPORTER During the Nov. 7 city council meeting, Loves Park aldermen approved three resolutions: *A resolution authorizing the mayor “to execute an agreement settling certain claims with Capital Development, LLC,” was passed. The resolution reads as follows: “…a Resolution to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Capital […]

 
 

West State Street project celebrated in Rockford; Multiyear effort improves safety, community mobility, quality of life

The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by local officials, community leaders and residents to celebrate the completion of the West State Street reconstruction, a multiyear project made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program to revitalize and strengthen a key corridor and gateway into downtown Rockford. […]

 
 

Smash your pumpkin at Discovery Center Museum

Smash your pumpkin at Discovery Center Museum

Not sure what to do with that jack-o’-lantern after Halloween? Snatch that pumpkin with the caved-in face off your porch and take it to Discovery Center on Sunday, Nov. 6, for the museum’s annual Smashing Pumpkins event. Newton’s laws of motion take on new perspective as jack-o’-lanterns turn into exciting […]

 
 

POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony held in Loves Park

Sergeant First Class Alan Lee Boyer, U.S. Army Special Forces, a Green Beret, had been MIA in Laos since 1968. His remains were located and interred at Arlington National Cemetery in 2016. A DNA match identified him. The Rockford Vietnam2Now Post is named in his honor.

By Margaret Downing REPORTER The third Friday of September is known as National POW and MIA Remembrance Day, which was established to honor prisoners of war and those still missing in action. The Rockford chapter of Vietnam2Now once again hosted a ceremony in its honor. This year’s ceremony is the […]

 
 

A chat with area entertainer Mike Willliamson

A chat with area entertainer Mike Willliamson

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Many long time area residents will remember or know of local singer and entertainer Mike Williamson. Lovers of more “vintage” music, such as hits from the mid-1900s, on into the ‘60s, ‘70s and ’80s are very appreciative of his talent. He prefers singing older songs, such […]

 
 

‘Placemaking’ agreement between Loves Park, Chamber approved

By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park aldermen gave the okay to two resolutions at the Aug. 29 city council meeting: • A resolution was approved authorizing Mayor Greg Jury “to sign a contract with the Parks Chamber of Commerce for ‘placemaking’ in the Parks District.” (The resolution notes, in explanation […]

 
 
 
 
 
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