Auburn Street construction to enhance walkability, but brings concerns to local businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Auburn Street reconstruction project, repairing water main, bumpy roads, and adding sidewalks to the three-mile stretch of road from North Main to Auburn High School, is five years in the making. “It really started with the bad condition of the 100-year-old water main that’s underneath the road, and then especially […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Construction season is upon us, and soon, major projects will be underway to improve Rockford's streets. The Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program will invest a total of $343 million in funding to improve the city’s infrastructure. A portion of that money will fund the following…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Many Rockford residents have voiced negative opinions about Auburn Street narrowing to three lanes in Spring 2026. One of them is Kevin Hilby, a long-time Rockfordian. "It's going to be really hard if you're in a side street trying to turn left or right onto Auburn,"…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents of a Rockford neighborhood are opposing a proposed car wash at the intersection of North Main and Auburn Street, citing zoning concerns. The proposed site for the car wash is currently zoned for residential use only, which has prompted local residents to voice their opposition.…