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Video gambling issue dealt to aldermen
News and notes from the Jan. 11 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
A week after the Rockford City
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District 205 preparing to ‘Race to the Top’
Competitive grant program offers funds to encourage states to implement education reform
By Joe McGehee
Staff Writer
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Consulting firm to help improve test scores, prep students for college
District will pay nearly $5.1 million for programs in 10 schools in 2009-2010; some question timing of implementation
By Joe McGehee
Staff
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Committee resists city ban on video gambling
News and notes from the Jan. 4 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The Rockford City Council’s Codes and
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Snow removal contract reinstated
News and notes from the Dec. 28 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
One week after requesting new snowplowing
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Superintendent responds to Educational Office Personnel letter
Editor’s note: The following letter from Rockford Public School District 205 Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield is addressed to Mary
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Calls made for superintendent’s resignation
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Aldermen: UL300 scare a false alarm
News and notes from the Dec. 21 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
One week after adopting a resolution
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Teachers, administrator report pressure to reduce discipline referrals
By Joe McGehee
Staff Writer
Rockford Public School District 205 teachers and an administrator have reported what they perceive to be pressure
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District 205 to bolster police presence
News and notes from the Dec. 14 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The Rockford City Council approved an
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Car traffic resumes Dec.18 after 34 years
Main Street between Elm and Mulberry streets: Rockford’s two-block downtown pedestrian mall, installed in the mid-’70s, will be open for
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City issues bonds for development projects
News and notes from the Dec. 7 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Aldermen adopted a resolution Dec. 7
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E-mails from District 205 administrators address communication
Superintendent cites The Godfather in e-mail
Teachers say e-mails add to ‘climate of fear’; administrators say e-mails intended to address character
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City on the hook for $2.5M MetroCentre loan
News and notes from the Nov. 30 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Rockford City Council approved a Finance
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City to treat contaminated drinking water
News and notes from the Nov. 23 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The Rockford City Council agreed to
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Capital improvement plan, citizens’ police review board on hold
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
At Mayor Larry Morrissey’s (I) urging, the Rockford City Council delayed a vote regarding the city’s
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Child Safety Event at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall Nov. 14
New biometric fingerprinting & DNA ID kit to help parents recover missing children
From press release
The DNA Lifeprint Child Safety
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AFSCME, city extend contracts by one year
News and notes from the Nov. 9 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The Rockford City Council unanimously approved
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Firefighter contract approved, garbage fee increase stalled
News and notes from the Oct. 19 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Rockford City Council unanimously approved a
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Water rate hike proceeds, garbage fee increase delayed
• News and notes from the Oct. 5 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Aldermen narrowly approved a committee
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The menagerie of On The Waterfront
The varied and colorful people of On the Waterfront, Sunday, Sept. 6: (Clockwise, from top left) A participant in Dock
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Panel of constitutional advocates joins citizens at Rockford town hall
From press release
As a follow-up to the recent town hall meetings held by senators and House representatives across the
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Library supporters refuse to shush
• News and notes from the Aug. 31 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Dozens marched again Aug. 31
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Rockford Public Main Library closed during OTW and Labor Day
From press release
The Main Library, 215 N. Wyman St., will be closed Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7
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Arts & Cultural Overlay District nears final approval
• News and notes from the Aug. 24 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The Rockford City Council passed
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Rockford Libertarians plan Sept. 3 forum
From press release
The Rockford Area Libertarians plan to hold a forum at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at Villa
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City bets Don Carter OTB will be a winner
• News and notes from the Aug. 17 Rockford City Council meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Aug. 17, the Rockford City
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Rockford: Dumping ground for mentally ill and homeless, part two
Light is being shed about concerns regarding the allegedly-increasing number of homeless and seemingly transient men and women seen on
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City, county to vote on OTB relocation
· News and notes from the Aug. 10 Rockford City Council meeting
Aug. 10, the Rockford City Council unanimously passed a
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Green space attractions added downtown
Two downtown attractions are utilizing vacant green space, giving people opportunities to relax over lunch and learn about the political
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Rockford: Dumping ground for mentally ill and homeless, part one
Editor’s note: The following is the first in an ongoing series. If you have any information about homeless individuals being
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OTB may move into Don Carter Lanes
A committee report recommending passage of an amended redevelopment agreement with Don Carter Lanes, Inc., for interior and exterior renovations
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Park District clears way for Nicholas Conservatory
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Rehab under way at former Minglewood location
The Shell R. Smith building will soon have a new face and function. The two-story building at 317 to 325
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Sidewalk program crumbles on council floor
Residents who signed up for the city’s 50/50 sidewalk program, in which the city and residents split the cost of
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Despite pleas, city advances Church School foreclosure
· Other news and notes from the July 27 Rockford City Council meeting
During public comments of the July 27 Rockford City
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