City of Rockford

Red light cameras aren't sitting high above Rockford intersections yet, but what if?

Let's see if I have this straight. LED (stands for light-emitting diode) lights are 50% more energy efficient than sodium vapor lights, they last 15-20 years instead of 2-5 years, and they spread their illumination far more evenly than standard streetlights.

You may a peephole or cameras to check and see who's at your front door, but even having those advantages might not save you from a door-to-door scammer.

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.

Because of damaged caused by last year's severe weather, the City of Rockford is giving away free trees.

If you're looking for another sign that Spring is near, this is it. The snow is mostly gone and now it's time to clean up a winter's worth of yard nasties.

One City of Rockford employee went above and beyond to save a homeless man from dying of hypothermia during this recent round of bitter cold.

Future protestors will have to get a special event permit after reported harassment, intimidation, and physical assault against City of Rockford employees.

Some voters may night have received the stickers out of an abundance of caution.

The City of Rockford is giving folks the opportunity to politely say, 'move along, we're not handing out happiness this Halloween."