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City announces Head Start diaper drive

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Mayor Tom McNamara and his wife Sarah Reed-McNamara announced the start of a diaper drive to benefit the families of our Head Start program. The drive will run February 14-29. Last fall, the city opened a…

Rockford Bank & Trust acquisition near completion

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Illinois Bank & Trust (IBT) is taking final steps to complete its acquisition of Rockford Bank & Trust during a systems conversion over the next few days. The conversion is the final step in the…

Winnebago County CASA program receives grant

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  The Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate program (CASA) has has received a $12,300 grant for recruitment and training of volunteer CASAs. The grant was awarded from the Community Grants Program…

City names new water superintendent

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Mayor Tom McNamara, on Wednesday, announced Jamie Rott as the city’s new water superintendent. Rott has been serving as the interim superintendent since former Water Superintendent Kyle Saunders was promoted to…

Tickets available for ‘Chocoholic Frolic’

Staff Report ROCKFORD – Although VIP tickets are sold out, chocoholics will still be able to purchase Chocolate Extravaganza tickets for Rockford’s "Sweetest Night of the Year," the 13th Annual Chocoholic Frolic.  The event is Feb.…

City announces Snow and Ice mobile app

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford on Wednesday announced a new app to help citizens during the winter season. The city’s Snow and Ice app provides information on snow emergencies, odd/even parking rules and a residential…

Phony debt collection tops scam list

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  The work of phony debt collectors is now at the top of the list of scams reported to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB says phony debt collection was at No. 10 in 2018 and that the explosion of robocalls…

City announces Christmas tree disposal dates

Staff Report ROCKORD - Rock River Disposal will be collecting Christmas trees for two consecutive weeks from Rockford residents on their normally scheduled garbage pickup day starting Monday, Jan. 6, through Thursday, Jan. 16.…

BBB offers tips for returning Christmas gifts

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Everyone knows the old saying, "The customer is always right." Well, the adage may have to be shelved for what experts call the biggest exchange day of the year. Stores are filled with customers exchanging…

Former Winnebago County Recorder Ken Staaf dies

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Longtime Winnebago County Recorder Kenneth Staaf died Thursday, Dec. 19. He was 80. Staaf served as recorder of deeds for 16 years before retiring in 2008. He also worked in TV as a weatherman, anchor and WIFR…
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