In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Winnebago County ranked No. 18 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union.

Statement regarding leaf vacuuming: Rock River Disposal has notified the City that the leaf vacuuming program has ended for the 2018 season, due to the earlier than normal snowfall.

Notice is hereby given that the office of Loves Park City Clerk, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL., will be open from 8:00 a.m.

For all ages – Did you know that the clear winter sky is perfect for stargazing?

We've all heard about "flex-time" and "working from home," but have you ever heard of ROWE™ (Results Only Work Environment)?

YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting nominations for outstanding leaders who exemplify the mission of the YWCA, eliminating racism and empowering women.

Winnebago County accounted for 350 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Cherry Valley Police Tow Impound Fees

Mark your calendar for Tuesday evening!

Know someone who deserves to be recognized as our Citizen of the Year?

Six weeks ago, Mayor Tom McNamara toured RPS 205's Roosevelt Community Education Center, to learn more about the school and how it serves its 500+ students with a flexible scheduling model, limited class sizes and individualized learning structure.

The Head Start Division of the City of Rockford’s Human Services Department invites the community to celebrate the Head Start Program on December 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Over the last several weeks, the Rockford Police Department has received several false 911 calls, more commonly known as “Swatting”.

Dozens of RPD officers participated in #Brovember to raise awareness for cancers that affect men.

The Rockford Police Department scored high marks during an audit as the only police department in the State of Illinois that submits National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data to the FBI.

Color your stress away!

The Pecatonica, Durand and Winnebago Police Departments have joined forces to raise money through No Shave November which supports Cancer Awareness.

Live Well by Faith, a program of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), has earned the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) County Achievement Award for 2018.

We will again be collecting non-perishable food, toiletries, new toys, gloves, hats, mittens, and scarves.