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What residents are talking about in Rockford public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
ZBA 036-26 - 5920 East State Street
Camp Grant and Local Business
Camp Grant and Community History
Tourism Improvement District
8-1-5 dinner luncheon
Mayor's Hunger Luncheon
GoRockford Funding Agreement Amendment and Lease Extension
Business & jobs
Tourism Improvement District (TID)
3218 11th Street Culver's Development
Mobile Grocery Store
Mobile Grocery Store Initiative
Hard Rock Convention Center Bond and West Side Grocery
Neighborhood Safety, Crime, and Equitable Community Investment
Economic Development
Data Center Infrastructure
Data Center Technology
West Side Economic Development and McDonald's Incentive
City urgency, food insecurity, and economic development
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Rockford from local and regional media.
Rockford data center is not a done deal. We need your voice | OpinionSusan Goldberg
Rockford data center is not a done deal. We need your voice | OpinionSusan Goldberg
Loves Park mobile home residents to discuss rent
Loves Park mobile home residents to discuss rent
New police training center features state-of-the-art equipment
New police training center features state-of-the-art equipment
Roscoe Road to close for railroad repairs
Roscoe Road to close for railroad repairs
Stroll on State’s biggest moments will move into Davis Park in Rockford
Stroll on State’s biggest moments will move into Davis Park in Rockford
New Rockford center boosts mental health access
New Rockford center boosts mental health access
Consider Joe Berning for Illinois Senate District 45 | Letter Stephen Judd
Consider Joe Berning for Illinois Senate District 45 | Letter Stephen Judd
Vote for Sarah Mertens for Illinois Senate's 'Woman's Seat' | Letter Mary Lang
Vote for Sarah Mertens for Illinois Senate's 'Woman's Seat' | Letter Mary Lang
Come learn about the Rockford Region Climate Action Plan | OpinionMike Bacon
Come learn about the Rockford Region Climate Action Plan | OpinionMike Bacon
Rockford’s 14th Ward meeting highlights road, safety plans
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, 20265 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, 2026Suspect 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