Mayor Tom McNamara

As part of continuing coverage on housing in Rockford, local officials share their perspective on the local and state housing policy and where there may be gaps in terms of solutions to problems.

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City officials said they've seen a rise in panhandling after federal courts ruled in 2021 that ordinances targeting panhandlers were unconstitutional.

The Rockford Police Department is unveiling a first response pilot program aimed at addressing mental health crises. In response to emergency calls that…

The Rockford Police Department announced that the use of force at a police protest in May was lawful and justified. After reviewing 120 hours of video…

Before becoming Rockford's mayor in 2017, Tom McNamara thought his biggest mayoral challenges would be crime and budget. Those remain at the top of his…

Rockford’s mayor says city services have remained relatively uninterrupted during the pandemic. Mayor Tom McNamara said a key measure early on was making…

Governor J.B. Pritzker was in Rockford on Friday with Mayor Tom McNamara, State Sen. Steve Stadelman, and State Rep. Maurice West. The Democrats came…

Listen, believe, provide. That's the mission of Rockford's Family Peace Center. It will provide safety and services for survivors of violence, sexual…