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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Rockford public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Concerns
Open Meetings Act Compliance
Voting
Immigration and Cannabis Grant
Elected Official Representation
Domestic Violence Education
Noise Ordinance
Automated License Plate Readers
First responders and veterans
Immigrant Veterans
911 Dispatcher Staffing Crisis and Mandatory Overtime
2026 Infill Planning and Development Guide
Comprehensive Community Solutions (CCS)
Homelessness Epidemic
Municipal Lobbying Services Contract Renewal
Civil Rights and Community Hope
Public Safety
Commission-Council Communication and Governance
Steven McMaster
Police ride-along and community relations
Denzil Wynter
Council rules and police body cameras
Gun Violence Reduction
County Clerk Candidacy
Youth Programs and St. Patrick's Day
Historical Recognition
Community Relations Commission Ordinance Updates
Civil rights legacy and voting participation
Domestic violence education and mental health licensure requirements
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Expansion
Community Violence Prevention and Youth Healing Services
Social Media Comments
Community Recognition
City codes and ordinances
Community representation and police relations
Social justice and community needs
Civil rights and social justice
Domestic violence counseling legislation
Black soldiers in World War II
Open Meetings Act and city website compliance
Black firefighters in Chicago history
Historical recognition of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
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