"We think we can be really unique in this region and we think we can really become a destination for day and weekend tourists," said Rockton's Planning and Development Administrator Patricia Diduch.
Parts of the City of Freeport ended up underwater last summer. Floodings drenched homes and businesses. City leaders held a meeting with residents to talk about how to keep it from happening again.
Crime Stoppers has been an invaluable resource for law enforcement agencies while also rewarding people who have information of a criminal offense with a payout. But what happens when you call in a tip?
Half Price Books Outlet in Rockford is hosting their annual Half Pint Library Donation Drive, and this year they'll be donating nearly 5,000 books to non-profits like schools, literacy groups and libraries.
The Rockford Police Department took a step toward becoming more transparent to the public on Monday night, as the City Council voted to accept a grant of $200,000 to help outfit more Rockford squad cars with dash cameras.
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