Rockford Honors Veterans at 85th Annual Dinner
Veterans from every era gathered in Rockford for the event's 85th annual dinner, which traces back to the end of World War I.
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Do you think your community does enough to honor local veterans?
Rockford Politics News
In Rockford, politics news means city council votes, local elections, ballot measures and county government decisions. This page covers civic life at the city level and the policy choices that shape it.
Elections
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Do you trust Rockford's local government to run the city well?
Maurice West Wins Top Spot on Rockford Ballot
A coin-draw lottery set Maurice West first on the Democratic mayoral primary ballot, ahead of the Feb. 23, 2027, election.
City Hall
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Should Rockford spend more city money on homelessness and housing programs?
Torina Kicks Off Rockford Mayoral Campaign
Fifth Ward Alderwoman Gabrielle Torina launched her bid for mayor of Rockford, Illinois, on Friday.
Immigration
Live Poll
Should local law enforcement cooperate with federal immigration agencies in your community?
Rockford Officials Reported ICE Presence in City
The city released a notice concerning the presence of federal immigration agents on Sunday.
Political Parties
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Do you trust that the current mayoral candidate pool represents the interests of Rockford residents?
Rockford Mayoral Primary Field Takes Shape
Five candidates have filed petition packets for the upcoming mayoral primary following the October 26 deadline.
More in Politics
This section follows the Rockford City Council and the mayor's office, local and county elections, ballot questions, budget and zoning fights, and public hearings where residents weigh in. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities whenever a local decision crosses the line. Budget and land-use decisions tend to generate as many stories as elections do. Winnebago County government and the state legislators who represent the area often shape what happens locally.