Loves Park News

Bob Opperman's jump from home mortgages to toner cartridges has translated to success in a recession.

City officials are expected to give final approval to an ordinance that will lead to the closing of 39 private wells.

Napoleon High School and University of Findlay graduate Brett Bostelman has been selected to play in the 17th annual Frontier League All-Star game on Sunday afternoon.

Work should start soon on cleaning up Sand Park. The Loves Park City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Rockford Park District to close nearly 40 private wells.

A northern Illinois community may bring back what for many people remains an enduring memory of childhood: The ice cream truck.

Mike Holman is overjoyed with his new lab-boxer mix, named Eddie, but he knows that somewhere someone's heart is breaking.

The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Loves Park to close and cap 39 private wells as part of a groundwater remedies plan required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Around 2:30 this morning a man was stabbed in Loves Park. Police say the man was stabbed in the back after an arguement with his brother at 5700 Forest Hills Rd.

Congressman Don Manzullo says these dealer cuts are a travesty and that the government is allowing monopolies to form.

Frank Gambino of Gambino Homes says he has a handful of remodeling jobs going on in the Rockford area right now.

The annual Wing Ding music festival lives up to its rowdy reputation Sunday. Loves Park leaders denied a permit to bring the festival back to the Rockford Speedway this year.

After more than a decade of discussion, the Beloit Town Board on Monday night approved a construction bid for a new fire station.

When the car seat is improperly installed or if the child is not positioned correctly, the risk for injury and death during an accident is increased.

Our stateline parks are getting a one million dollar spruce-up this summer. Both Loves Park, and the Rockford Park District received grants to help make improvements to their playground areas.

The Rockford Writers Guild will hold its May meeting at 1 p.m. May 17 at Gensler Gardens Cafe in Loves Park, according to a written statement from the guild.

Winnebago County has our safety in mind. That's why they are installing a 71 siren network capable of alerting everyone of impending emergency.

The design for the Young at Heart Festival button was unveiled at Harlem High School.

In a tough economy many of us may become overwhelmed especially while at work. One local employer apparently got the memo and is putting employees at ease by giving a gentle squeeze.

A 57-year old man is facing charges of having unlawful physical contact with a 14-year-old. Loves Park Police have arrested Stephen Giuliano, who also goes by the name Stephen McGail.

New developments in the ongoing mayoral race controversy in Rockford and once again the heat is on Democratic Candidate Doug Block and the alleged actions of his son.