City of Rockford

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 garbage collection will be a little off for the next two weeks due to the holidays.

So, you got your garbage together last night, then schlepped it out to the curb. Yeah, about that...

Released on the city's Facebook page, the numbers reflect January-August in both 2018 and 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.

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.

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.

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.

Lots of things going on over the weekend here in Rockford, so try to be patient if you encounter a delay or two.

When my family and I moved into our current residence some 17 years ago, my first encounter with a neighbor was the guy next door, Brian, stopping by to ask me to please not burn leaves. I admit to being taken aback, since it was only the 1st day of August, but after his explanation of how the burni…