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07/16/2026

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07/16/2026

🚨🚨ATTENTION🚨🚨

Due to a lack of personnel, Medic 4 and Ladder 9 are out of service today. This is the unfortunate byproduct of the City of Rockford Government’s lack of meaningful conversations to address these issues. These closures alter the response plan of your Rockford Firefighters and pose a greater risk to the citizens, visitors, and firefighters. In the coming days, weeks, and months we will continue to shine a light and inform the members of this community of the issues at hand.

07/16/2026

06/17/2026

As the Start of Summer celebration begins, we would like to share the "What3Words App" with our community and visitors.

What3words is a geocode system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This system allows for precise location identification and communication, making it useful for navigation, delivery, and emergencies. When someone calls emergency services, they can use what3words to provide their exact location, which can save valuable time. Especially where street addresses and names are not readily available:

The middle of a crowded carnival
Along the White Pine Trail
Lost in the Woods

You can also share what3words addresses directly from the app to set a meeting point, recommend a location to your family and friends, let them know where you got seated for the parade and much more!

06/17/2026

DON’T LET TICKS STICK: Take steps to prevent tick bites by reducing time spent in areas where ticks are active such as tall grass or wooded areas.

To learn more, visit publichealth.wincoil.gov/reduce-mosquito-and-tick-populations/

06/17/2026

Join us in celebrating freedom, culture, community, and history at the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Our community partners at Rockford Juneteenth1865 and the Rockford Park District invite you to Sinnissippi Park on Friday, June 19, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM for one of Illinois' longest-running Juneteenth celebrations.

Enjoy live performances, food vendors, retail and information booths, community awards, prizes, and family-friendly activities as we honor the significance of Juneteenth and the enduring contributions of African Americans to our community and nation.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Sinnissippi Park, Rockford, IL

This free community event is open to everyone. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to celebrate unity, heritage, and progress.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eqgrkx

06/17/2026

📚 Kids Book Drive 📚

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Records & Civil Process Division is sponsoring a Kids Book Drive now through August 1st.

We are accepting new or gently used children’s books, which will be donated to the Brook Road Community Center.

Drop-off location:
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Justice Center
650 West State Street
Rockford, IL

Thank you for helping us support young readers in our community!

06/17/2026

The City of Rockford is proud to announce that the Garden Club Park improvement project has received the American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award in the Quality of Life category for projects under $1 million.

What began as a community vision for a vibrant gathering space has become a destination that enhances downtown Rockford. The project created a welcoming public space featuring green space, barrier-free access, enhanced seating, ambient lighting, a fireplace gathering area, and a beautiful Gold and Blue Star Garden.

This recognition reflects the dedication and collaboration of many partners, including Prein&Newhof, Katerberg VerHage, the Rockford Garden Club, the Rockford Lions Club, Extremis, The Right Place, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which provided a $335,000 placemaking grant to help bring the project to life.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this award-winning project possible and to our community members whose vision and feedback helped shape this special place for generations to come.

06/17/2026

Looking for a career where your work has a lasting impact?
Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking passionate, mission-driven professionals to join our team. Each role plays a part in building safe, affordable housing and strengthening our community.

We’re hiring for the following positions:
• Construction Manager
• Construction Assistant (Part Time)

If you're ready to bring your skills to an organization dedicated to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about each role and submit your application online. https://rockfordhabitat.org/job-openings/