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Rockford leaders object to county solar farm proposal. Here's why
Rockford city leaders are objecting to a 32-acre solar farm development just outside the city's limits in Winnebago County because the city would like to eventually annex the land and use it for residential. At Monday's Code and Regulation Committee meeting, Rockford City Council members voted unanimously to file a legal objection against the proposed 5-megawatt solar farm north of Rote Road. ...
Coroner identifies man killed in Rockford shooting
The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed in a shooting Tuesday as 25-year-old Camron Rose. Rockford Police Department officers found Rose when they responded to a residence on the 400 block of South 5th Street at approximately 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. He was dead from apparent gunshot wounds, according to a preliminary investigation. ...
IDOT to Hold Telephone Town Hall Illinois Route 2 Improvements
DIXON - The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday to discuss proposed improvements of Illinois Route 2 in Ogle and Winnebago Counties. IDOT is finalizing a study that is examining transportation needs and solutions for 10.5 miles of Illinois 2 from Illinois 72 in Byron to Beltline Road south of Rockford. Among the proposed improvements in this project are additional shoulders, bicycle and pedestrian facilities where appropriate and additional passing lanes. Registration is required online to participate. No set construction plans or start date has been determined.
Looking for a picturesque destination in Illinois? Check out these 3 state parks
Three Illinois state parks are getting recognition along with some of the best state parks in the United States. HomeToGo released its rankings of the 50 best state parks in the country and the 10 best hidden gem destinations. One Illinois state park made the cut among the 50 best in the country,...
Coroner: Rockford area forest preserve death appears to be accident
The Winnebago County Coroner has identified the 22-year-old Rockford man who died Thursday night after being found unresponsive at a Rockford area forest preserve. Aung Zin, 22, of Rockford, and a 16-year-old female were found about 6:30 p.m. inside a running vehicle at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, 5360 Mulford Road in Cherry Valley. Both...
Roscoe resident can keep political paver message in yard
Alycia Dioneda contributed to this reporting. A Winnebago County homeowner no longer faces fines over a large Trump sign displayed on their lawn at Elevator Road and Hamborg Road in Roscoe. Staff for Winnebago County's Regional Planning & Economic Development had deemed the sign illegal because, at over 16 feet across, it exceeds the permitted size limit and was erected more than 60 days before the election. The homeowners argued that it shouldn't be considered a sign but simply a landscaping project and claimed the county’s action violates their right to political speech. By the end of July, the County had quietly dropped the case, though without conceding to the homeowners' interpretation of the Constitution.
Winnebago County home listings asked for less money in July – see the current median price here
The median home in Winnebago County listed for $189,925 in July, down 2.6% from the previous month's $195,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 1.3% from $187,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Winnebago County, not houses...
Tragic Incident at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve in Illinois
An urgent response unfolded at the Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve on Thursday night (8/8), according to a press release from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. Emergency Response at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a coordinated effort from Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies, Cherry Valley Police Officers, Rockford Park...
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