Rockford Ready, a health literacy initiative led by the City of Rockford’s Health and Human Services Department, is gearing up to host the third annual SouthsideScene art and health fair on Saturday, April 20th. In collaboration with the Rockford Area Arts Council, the event aims to celebrate the cultural richness of the city and encourage residents to actively engage in their health journeys.“Our third annual SouthsideScene is an exciting event you don’t want to miss out on,” expressed Tiana McCall, Rockford Ready Community Outreach Coordinator and emcee for the upcoming...
The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday sponsored by State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) that would benefit the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. The bill, HB 1742, allows the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and the Service Boards (Metra, CTA, and Pace) to donate rolling stock, including locomotives and equipment, to museums in Illinois that are not-for-profit organizations.According to the report, Sosnowski's bill aims to help the Illinois Railway Museum acquire donations of surplus property more efficiently. This initiative would...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 628 voters in Eastern City of Belvidere: Precinct Belvidere 9 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 457 voters in Central NW City of Rockford: Precinct Ward 09 Precinct 05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 451 voters in Central City of Rockford: Precinct Ward 03 Precinct 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Mayor Tom McNamara spearheaded the opening of the Community Healing Center at the Boys and Girls Club - Stenstrom Unit. "Children can receive wrap-around navigation services in one location," said Mayor McNamara. The initiative is a collaboration with various community partners to deploy prevention and intervention strategies. The goal is to provide a safe space for kids to access a variety of services.The Center aims to remove barriers to accessing services for children who have experienced trauma from violence. "Center staff and community partners provide therapeutic...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 456 voters in Central City of Rockford: Precinct Ward 10 Precinct 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
Property owners in Winnebago County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rockford Sun.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 298 voters in Central NW City of Rockford: Precinct Ward 07 Precinct 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 395 voters in Central S City of Rockford: Precinct Ward 06 Precinct 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rockford Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 489 voters in Central E City of Rockford: Precinct Ward 10 Precinct 03 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.