Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

The Winnebago County Health Department says vaccination efforts against COVID-19 continue. Meanwhile, the area’s positivity rate for the coronavirus has…

Winnebago County saw two deaths and 160 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday. But with the first shipments of vaccines in local hospitals, officials…

The mayor of Rockford is seeking reelection in 2021.Mayor Tom McNamara made the announcement this week, touting successes such as growth downtown, in the…

After over a week of protests in Rockford, Mayor Tom McNamara has released a statement with a working list of four steps designed to address police…

A recently revived charity luncheon raised $12,000 this year toward feeding the needy in and around Rockford.The Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon was started by…

Last week, the Rockford City Council voted 11-to-1 (with one abstention) in favor of certifying Hard Rock’s plan to the Illinois Gaming Board. Hard Rock…

Friday is the City of Rockford’s deadline for accepting proposals to build a casino.The casino license is one of six approved by the state’s gambling…

Rockford is moving ahead with its plans to build a casino after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an expanded gambling bill into law Friday.Mayor Tom McNamara…

Rockford’s mayor sent an open letter to Chicago’s mayor-elect asking her to join a push to add casinos in both their cities.The letter to Mayor-elect Lori…

Hundreds of bicyclists turned out for the inaugural Cycle on 2nd event in Rockford Sunday morning. The weather was perfect, the road was safe, and -- in…