News in Rockford · 12 sources
Rockford in the news, from 12 sources
8 stories about Rockford in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website and 4 games on the schedule. Latest: “Construction begins on Crusader Women's Health in Rockford” from Belleville News-Democrat, Oct 2.
Latest about Rockford
The newest stories with Rockford in the headline, one per story.
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Town Hall page →From Town Hall, the schools and the library
14 notices in the past month and 4 public meetings this week, read every morning from Rockford’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
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Town hallRockford town website
rockfordil.gov ↗Latest notices
- City Launches Spaces to Places Program
The City of Rockford’s Community and Economic Development Department announced the launch of the Spaces to Places Program.
Oct 15 - Council to Consider Advancing Public Review Process on Draft Data Center Regulations
City staff have developed draft regulations and are seeking approval to advance the public review process and refer the item to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a public hearing.
Oct 15 - Fire Department Headquarters Temporarily Closed to the Public Heads-up
The Rockford Fire Department Headquarters will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, September 14, as renovation work takes place at the facility. The closure is expected to continue through the end of the year.
Sep 9
Coming up
- 5NovRockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners MeetingThu · 9am
- 9NovCity Council Committee MeetingsMon · 5:30pm
- 10NovRockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners MeetingTue · 11am
SchoolsRockford School District 205
rps205.com ↗Latest notices
- 317 RPS PreK-5 Teachers Nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Awards
RPS 205 is proud to celebrate 317 PreK-5 teachers nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Teacher Awards, recognizing educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students ...
2 days ago - RPS 205 Sees Growth in School Designations and Graduation Rates in 2026 Illinois Report Card
Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) is celebrating progress in school performance, student growth and graduation rates in the 2026 Illinois Report Card released by the Illinois State...
5 days ago - Flinn Middle School Named One of America’s Healthiest Schools 2026
National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation today unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,376 K–12 schools nationwide...
Oct 23
5 more from rps205.com
- RPS 205 Recognizes Educators for Commitment to Literacy InstructionOct 22
- RPS 205 Teachers Receive Golden Apple Foundation Classroom GrantsOct 22
- 205 VIBE Podcast: Dr. Huff's first 100 daysOct 21
- Brookview Elementary Named 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon SchoolOct 20
- National Bullying Prevention Month: We All Have a Role to PlayOct 19
SchoolsMeridian Community Unit School District 223
meridian223.org ↗Latest notices
- Truth in Taxation Notice - MER223 Tax Levy
Hello, Below is information regarding the Truth in Taxation Notice - MER223 Tax Levy.
5 days ago - Levy Worksheet for the 2026 Tax Levy
Hello, Below is information regarding the Levy Worksheet for the 2026 Tax Levy.
5 days ago - 2027 Building Envelope Improvements - Advertisement for Bid
Hello, Below is information regarding the 2027 Building Envelope Improvements - Advertisement for Bid.
5 days ago
5 more from meridian223.org
SchoolsWinnebago Community Unit School District 323
winnebagoschools.org ↗LibraryRockford Public Library
rockfordpubliclibrary.org ↗Latest notices
- Test Wowbrary
Wowbrary What's new at the library? Check out just added books, movies, and music. The post Test Wowbrary appeared first on Rockford Public Library.
Aug 20
Rockford’s news, by source
Who’s covering Rockford
Rockford was in the news from 7 outlets in the past 90 days, led by WIFR with 2 stories about Rockford. Stories with Rockford in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
WIFRNews outlet
2 about Rockford
Rock River CurrentNews outlet
2 about Rockford
Belleville News-DemocratNews outlet
1 about Rockford
USAFactsNews outlet
1 about Rockford
MyStatelineNews outlet
1 about Rockford
Wireless EstimatorNews outlet
1 about Rockford
Rockford Park DistrictNews outlet
1 story mentioning Rockford
- Clarence Hicks Sports Complex Officially Opens!Aug 30 · Mentions Rockford
What Rockford’s news is about
Every headline sorted into a topic. Tap one to see just those stories in the source cards.
Where Rockford’s news comes from
News outlets9
Town, schools & library5
Game day
Rockford sports
High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.
Recent games
From the sports pages
Jefferson High School (Rockford, IL) Basketball
Harlem vs Rockford East Football - Oct 9, 2026
Christian Life High School (Rockford, IL) Girls Basketball
Lutheran High School (Rockford, IL) Soccer
Rockford FIRE HomeSchool FIRE Girls Volleyball (Rockford, IL) Schedule
Rockford Auburn Football Rankings
Rockford East Football Roster (2026-27)
Rockford Auburn Football Stats
On the market
Housing market →Homes listed in Rockford
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
In memoriam
Remembering neighbors
Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.
Richard Clair Obituary, Age 45 - November 28, 2016 - Rockford, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 17John Hammer Obituary, Age 88 - June 4, 2024 - Rockford, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 17Cynthia Russell Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Frist Funeral Home, Inc. - ClintonLegacy | Obituary · Oct 16Larry Charles Dean Sr. Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Collins & Stone Funeral Home - RockfordLegacy | Obituary · Oct 14Deven Peterson Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory - Loves ParkLegacy | Obituary · Oct 14Steve Yarbrough Obituary, Age 56 - May 3, 2023 - Rockford, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 14Phillip Robert Anderson Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREXLegacy | Obituary · Oct 13Robert E. Sharp Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREXLegacy | Obituary · Oct 13Robert E. Sharp Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFRLegacy | Obituary · Oct 13Frances McCarthy Obituary - Rockford, ILDignity Memorial · Oct 9Sonja Joyce "Sunny" Beach Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WREXLegacy | Obituary · Oct 8Sonja Joyce "Sunny" Beach Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFRLegacy | Obituary · Oct 8Dyanna Walker Obituary (2026) - Rockford, IL - Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, Inc.Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7Richard Gress Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - News TribuneLegacy | Obituary · Oct 7Julie Marie Anthon Obituary (1970 - 2026) - Rockford, IL - WIFRLegacy | Obituary · Oct 7
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Rockford, found through Google News; stories with Rockford in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Rockford, IL are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.