Resident tells council about the difference between skateboards and longboards
‘Skateboards are for tricks, longboards are for transportation’ —Levi Raymond by Beth Altena There were sixteen people in attendance at the Monday, July 9 meeting of […]
City Council
Clean-up is underway for condominium site
Council approves authorization of Brownfield development by BETH ALTENA Rockford City Council unanimously voted to approve an Amendment and Restatement of the City of Rockford […]
Resident proposes Sustainability Commission at June Council Meeting
Mindy Miner hopes Rockford can be 100 percent renewable by 2030 by BETH ALTENA Don’t propose an idea unless you are prepared to chair it. […]
Rockford recognizes cross trained safety officers
The Rockford City Hall meeting room was packed as members of the community recognized the hard work and dedication of nine civil servants who have […]
Rockford City Manager receives excellent first year review
This past month, the Rockford City Council voted unanimously to give first year city manager, Thad Beard, an excellent overall performance rating. The council had […]
May 14th council meeting includes budget presentation
By BETH ALTENA After recognizing Jerry Coon and Action Tax Service for long support of D.A.R.E. and hearing from State Senator Peter MacGregor, Rockford City […]
Action Tax honored for long support of DARE
Rockford’s Officer Ian Graham told City Council members, city officials and the audience about the Department of Public Safety’s appreciation of Action Tax Service and […]
City Council meeting of April 8: Krause Memorial Library to expand at current location
By BETH ALTENA Rockford City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a home directly south of the present library building at 140 E. Bridge St. […]