ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Residents got a closer look at proposed road, sidewalk and bike path improvements Thursday night, while sharing concerns about safety in their neighborhoods. During the me...

Oct 30, 2026

WIFRhomicide investigation and arrests

5 charged after deadly Rockford shooting near Yonge Street

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Rockford police arrest five people, including a teenager, they say are connected with the death of a 20-year-old man. Below are the suspects who have been charged:Male, 17...

Oct 29, 2026

WIFRcrime and public safety

Suspect in custody following shooting on Clara Avenue in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A man was taken to the hospital following a shooting Thursday, and police say a suspect is in custody.Just before 12:40 p.m., Oct 29, Rockford Police Department posted on ...

Oct 29, 2026

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Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Concerns

Data Center Development and Environmental Stakeholder Involvement

RAVE Facilities Annual Financial and Operational Report

ZBA 036-26 - 5920 East State Street

ZBA 023-26 - 1660 South Mulford Road

ZBA 037-26 - 3509 Auburn Street

Open Meetings Act Compliance

Data Center Development and Zoning Regulations

West Side Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalks

Camp Grant and Local Business

Voting

Domestic Violence Education

Elected Official Representation

Immigration and Cannabis Grant

Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure

Tourism Improvement District

Noise Ordinance

Camp Grant and Community History

2027 Budget

Reclaiming First Sports Facilities 10-Year Impact and Future Planning

Zoning & land use

Development & housing

Budget

McBride Residence Addition

Silva Commercial Retail Center

Williams Trucking Operation

Automated License Plate Readers

Camp Grant history and local monuments

First responders and veterans

Mayor's Hunger Luncheon

Camp Grant History and Local Projects

8-1-5 dinner luncheon

GoRockford Funding Agreement Amendment and Lease Extension

Rockford Mass Transit District Operations

Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure

Immigrant Veterans

911 Dispatcher Staffing Crisis and Mandatory Overtime

Water Department Billing Dispute

Pedestrian Safety Task Force Plan

Business & jobs

Infrastructure

Monarch Project AI Data Center

Tourism Improvement District (TID)

Camp Grant Data Center and Buffalo Soldier Memorial

Schools

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3218 11th Street Culver's Development

1232 Soper Avenue Setback Variation

South Rockford Industrial TIF District

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