Can Rockford Residents Paint The Fire Hydrant In Their Yard?
Maybe I watch too much HGTV, but the phrase "functionality over aesthetics" comes to mind when you take a look around at the fire hydrants that populate Rockford area front yards.
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Rockford is Reforesting the Forest City with Free Trees This Weekend
Because of damaged caused by last year's severe weather, the City of Rockford is giving away free trees.
Recycling Pickup in Rockford On Hold To Control Spread of COVID
The City of Rockford says there will be a pause in Rock River Disposal's recycling collection from Monday, October 19, through the end of the month.
Rockford’s Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule
Rockford's garbage collection will be a little off for the next two weeks due to the holidays.
Good Thing It’s Cold--Garbage Pickup Is On Hold
So, you got your garbage together last night, then schlepped it out to the curb. Yeah, about that...
New Report Shows Crime Is Down In Rockford
Released on the city's Facebook page, the numbers reflect January-August in both 2018 and 2019.
Stats Show Crime Is Down In Rockford In 2019
What's the best way to show that Rockford, much maligned for a very high crime rate, is turning things around? Show off some newly released year-to-year crime statistics.
RACVB Announces New Transformational Art Festival
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB), along with Mayor Tom McNamara and the City of Rockford, announced plans for CRE8IV: transformational ART, a new mural festival that will take place at various locations in downtown Rockford.
Efforts Are Being Made To Fill Rockford's Potholes
As if dealing with "The Winter That Wouldn't Die" weren't enough, we've now entered that time of year when potholes multiply quicker than rabbits.
Job Seekers--The City of Rockford Is Hiring
If you're planning on making 2019 the year you change professions (or maybe you're just getting started), make your plans to talk to the City of Rockford about their job openings.