ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — About half of what's collected for recycling waste in Rockford isn't actually recyclable, according to the city. Early last year, the city gave out new recycling bins to Rockford residents, and with the new addition, more people have been sorting their waste. However, Rob Wilhelmi, with…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rock River Disposal will begin collecting yard waste later this month. The City of Rockford announced Monday that yard waste collection will resume on Monday, March 24th, 2025. In the city, yard waste is collected in 32 gallon or smaller garbage cans clearly marked with an…
City First Church in Rockford, IL held a food distribution event to provide free meals to 250 families ahead of the Christmas holiday, reflecting an increasing community need for food assistance.