Parks Our Town for 2021

OUR TOWN A Guide to Loves Park & Machesney Park

2021-22

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City of Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury and the Officials of the City of Loves Park invite you to live, work and play in the City with a Heart.

Together we strengthen our thriving community.

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100 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park, IL 61111 PHONE: 815-654-5030 • FAX: 815-633-2359 381435

VILLAGE OF Machesney Park 300 Roosevelt Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Office: 815-877-5432 Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are held the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. at Village Hall

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Steve Johnson Village President

North Park Fire serving Machesney Park The North Park Fire Protection District provides fire, rescue, hazard, and emergency medical services to portions of Machesney Park and unincorporated Winnebago County, Illinois.

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The area that is presently known as Machesney Park was first settled when large areas of Northern Illinois were opened for settlement in the early 1830’s, after the end of the Black Hawk War. When the “township” form of government was first instituted, the majority of what is now known as Machesney Park was located within Harlem Township. The early Dutch settlers chose the name Harlem to remind them of the Netherlands. Early settlers were relatively few in number and farmed large tracts of land.

Residential development began to grow in the early 20th century and started to boom in the 1920’s. During this time, the Harlem Consolidated School District was formed to serve the educational needs of the growing community.

One of the community’s symbols in the early days was the Machesney Airport, founded in 1927 by barnstormer/ aviator Fred Machesney. The airport was located where the Machesney Park Town Center, formerly the Machesney Park Mall, stands today along the original Main St. which is now N. 2nd St. or IL-251.

The airfield was Rockford’s main airport until the 1950s, when the Greater Rockford Airport opened its doors. In 1928, a famous flight from Rockford to Sweden took off from the airport/field. The attempt failed as the two pilots crashed in Greenland, however they were safely rescued after an exhausting search.

300 Roosevelt Road | (815) 877-5432 https://machesneypark.org Monday Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mayor Steve Johnson

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Village Officials Village President, Steve Johnson Village Clerk, Robin Snodgrass Village Treasurer, Deborah L. Alms Village Administrator, James Richter II Machesney Park Division-Winn.

County Sheriff Dept Non-Emergency… 815-282-2600 Harlem/Roscoe Fire… 815-623-7867 North Park Fire… 815-636-3051 North Park Water… 815-633-5461 Rock River Disposal… 815-965-2489

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CITY OF LOVES PARK FROM ITS BEGINNING The first record of ownership of the land that is now Loves Park shows Widow Strawn as having purchased 470 acres for $1,800. In 1897 she sold 236 acres to Francis and Margaret Weldon who farmed their acreage and used a portion of it for outings of Rockford’s Beefsteak Club.

The Park became known as Love’s Grove after 1901 when Rockford industrialist and civic leader Malcolm Love purchased the 236-acre tract of land along the Rock River from the Weldon Family. Malcolm Love was a civic leader who had once been an alderman in Rockford. Love’s property served as a gathering place for social events for several of his industrialist friends and became known as Love’s Park. Love’s Park also became a poplar excursion destination for those cruising the Rock River. A railroad soon cut through the area, and population boomed.

Records show that the transition from farmland to residential lots began in 1909 when Love sold a tract, which became Eastwood and Stockburger’s first 95-lot subdivision. But they weren’t thinking in terms of building a city... in fact they laid out large lots suitable for garden plots and chicken houses and called them “chicken farms.” Purchasers of the first lots used

them in exactly the manner the developers envisioned.

The 1920’s roared in bringing business and industry including a newspaper and a gas station. The 20’s crept away leaving behind financial problems. An annexation to Rockford was resisted and the non-city took on more and more city attributes.

Again in 1927 and 1939 the community considered annexation to Rockford and again said no. In the early ‘40s other concerns took precedence. But the city was ready for self-government and incorporated as the City of Loves Park in 1947 with 4,500 residents and a municipal government of 8 aldermen and Mayor Homer E. Burton.

From 1947-1949, a fire department, police department, and city hall were established with the help of volunteer contributions. The commercial and industrial sector continued to rise throughout this period, and the Parkside Citizen, a biweekly “news sheet,” addressed the new development and city issues.

By that time there was no question that the new city’s name should be Loves Park... the only question was whether or not to use the apostrophe. The voters decided to drop it... and Loves Park it became.

The 1950s brought modern growth

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We welcome new members to join in our support of the Center for Sight and Hearing, Diabetes Awareness and other local Lions Club activities.

We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at Noon for lunch at Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park For information call Nick Nelson at 815-289-0880

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Loves Park Lions Club Whenever Loves Park Lions Club gets together, problems get smaller and our communities get better. That’s because we help where help is needed right here in Loves Park and Machesney Park with unmatched integrity and energy.

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to Loves Park. The city became a fully functional community, with a variety of amenities including a train station, grocery stores, and food markets, a library, churches, restaurants, and gas stations. Loves Park had one more great aspect that brought in residents – the lack of a municipal property tax.

Still true today, the city is known as a great place to live with a substantially low cost-of-living. Loves Park provides all of the amenities a community needs through the collection of sales tax within the commercial sector. In the 1950s, the Loves Park Toll Bridge, which crossed the Rock River at Riverside Boulevard and linked the city to Rockford, was built as a symbol of the growth and success of Loves Park. The tolls taken at the bridge provided revenue to pay for the bridge construction over a 40year period, however, enough toll revenue was accumulated in only 12 years and the bridge construction was paid off early.

Another symbol of the success and prosperity of the Loves Park area was Kiddieland Park that opened in 1950 and closed in 1977. This small amusement park provided fun and entertainment for families, with carnival rides, rides for children, and fun for all ages.

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Loves Park officials Mayor, Greg Jury 815654-5030

Serving northern Machesney Park

The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District (HRFD) boundaries are irregular in shape due to the annexation of some of the district into cities.

However, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District is still one of the largest districts in the county.

The boundaries are Stateline Road to the north, Dorr Road and Old River Road to the west, County Line Road to the east, and Gladys Road in Machesney Park to the south plus the town of Argyle. The department is also under contract to service the western half of Manchester Township Radio Frequencies

NORTH PARK FIRE miles of suburban residential, commercial, and light industrial occupancies. The district encompasses approximately two miles of the Rock River along with major thoroughfares such as Interstate 39/90 (the Jane Adams Memorial Tollway) and Illinois Route 251.

The District includes 6,500 households, 200 commercial structures and six public schools. The department responds to an average of 1,500 calls for service each year.

The North Park Fire Department is comprised of

TAC #1 - 155.4375 & 158.8125 Scanner - 155.435 TAC #2 - 153.830 County Fire - 154.370 M.A.B.A.S. - 154.26 Insurance Ratings March 1, 2015, HRFDs new protection class went into effect.

For those of you that live in our fire district that has hydrants, our rating improved from a class 5 to a class 3.

For those who live in rural areas of our fire protection district without hydrants, but within 5 miles of our fire station, our rating improved from a class 7 to a class 5.

Mailing address for all three

stations: PO Box 450 Roscoe IL Locations: Station One -10544 Main St. Roscoe, Ill. Station Two - 825 Ralston Road, Machesney Park, Ill. Station Three - 13974 Willowbrook Road, Roscoe Ill. Contact: EMERGENCY - DIAL 911 Administration - 815-6237867 Email - hrfdinfo@gmail.com Newsletter - hrfdsdrost@ gmail.com Hours of operation: Administration Offices - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday

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approximately 50 personnel including one full-time fire chief, a part-time administrative assistant, and a combination of part-time and volunteer firefighters. The district is served by three fire stations housing a total of four front-line engines, including one capable of providing urban-wildland interface, one aerial truck, three squads, three command vehicles, one utility vehicle and one boat.

The North Park Fire Department is a member of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System

Division 8 along with 23 other area fire departments, providing apparatus and personnel during large-scale emergencies.

For any information that has not yet been posted, including FOIA, please contact our administration office by emailing anytime npfd@npfpd. org or by calling 815-636-3051 (Monday - Thursday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.).

Joel Hallstrom Chief Brian Kunce Deputy Chief Keith McDonald Deputy Chief Ted Berger Deputy Chief Kevin Briggs Deputy Chief

Greg Jury

City Treasurer, John Danielson 815-654-5027 Director of Community Development, Steve Thompson 815-654-5033 City of Loves Park 100 Heart Boulevard Loves Park, IL 61111 Office: 815-654-5030, Fax: 815-633-2359 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday City Council meetings are held each Monday at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall Loves Park Police Department 815-654-5015 Loves Park Dr. Loves Park Police Chief Chuck Lynde Loves Park Fire Department Non-emergency number 815-654-5049 1535 Windsor Road Chief Jerry Wiltfang Water Department 815-877-1421 Street Department 815-654-5040 Public Works 815-654-5033

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Loves Park Fire Department: Serving the city since 1947 As promised during the July 7, 1947, City Council meeting, Mayor Burton and the Police and Fire Committee immediately began organizing the Loves Park Fire Department. Sept. 2, 1947, the Mayor appointed Roy E. York as the first Fire/Police Chief for the City of Loves Park.

The Loves Park Fire Department (LPFD) originally was organized as an all-volunteer force with 11 charter

members.

In 2018, Jerry Wiltfang became Chief of the Loves Park Fire Department and discovered the department was in dire need of change. Several meetings with City Council, the City opted to start fulltime staffing and hired its first six fulltime paid firefighters.

March of 2019, recognizing the need for enhanced EMS services, the department started its first 24/7

ambulance and in February 2020, started a second. Currently LPFD operates with 18 full-time line personnel (16 part-time) and six fulltime daily staff (two part-time).

To improve response time,LPFD now respond out of two stations; 400 Grand Ave. and 1527 Windsor Road.

They proudly protect an area of 17 square miles.

Machesney Park Police: Working to keep you safe The Village of Machesney Park has contracted its police services to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Police since 1981. The Machesney Park Police Division is comprised of three detectives, 20 patrol officers, two school resource officers and a secretary.

The deputies assigned to the Village perform all the duties that the Winnebago County Sheiff’s Office deputies perform, as well as enforcing Village ordinances.

On a daily basis patrol deputies are assigned to assist school crossing

guards at the Village’s grade schools.

This initiative is very popular and helps reduce the speed of vehicular traffic and assures the safety of the school age children.

In addtions to the grade schools, a patrol deputy assists in the morning in the Harlem High School parking lot and does a “walk through” during on of the lunch periods.

There are a few issues that residents should be aware of. Most car burglaries occur to unlocked vehicles.

By simply removing noticeable property from sight and locking your

car doors, you will greatly reduce your chances of this happening.

The probability of residential burglaries can be reduced by keeping exterior and interior lights on in your home. With no lights on, it is very apparent that there is nobody home, especially during the early evening hours. To assist in the prevention of residential burglaries, we are encouraging Neighborhood Watch Programs within the Village.

Please call 1-815-319-6500 if you would like to participate in this program.

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The Loves Park Police Department is a service-oriented law enforcement agency, located at 540 Loves Park Dr. The department is made up of 40 sworn law enforcement officers and three civilian support staff.

The men and women of the department provide 24-hour police protection and services to the 23,996 citizens, of the City of Loves Park.

Loves Park is located in the center of Winnebago County, which is home to over 295,200 residents.

The department is made up of service areas, which include: administration, patrol, investigations, K-9, a School Resource Officer program and a Mental Health Response Team. It is the mission of the police department to enhance the quality of life in our community, for

all who live, work, and/or visit.

Chief of Police, Chuck Lynde * Graduate of Northwestern’s Police Staff and Command Program * Hired as a part time patrol officer for Loves Park in November 1985 by Chief Darryl Lindberg * Became a full-time patrol officer on March 28, 1988 * Served as a canine handler from April 1992 through November 2012 * Promoted to Sergeant Oct. 15, 1996 * Served as Administrative Sergeant from April 2012 through February 2014 * Promoted to Deputy Chief overseeing operations on Feb. 3, 2014 * Promoted to Chief of Police on June 13, 2016 Badge #: 902

Deputy Chief of Police, Mike McCammond * Deputy Chief McCammond has served as Deputy Chief of Police, since August of 2014. Prior to being appointed Deputy Chief, he served as the Administrative Sergeant. He has also been a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, and detective sergeant.

Deputy Chief McCammond began his career with the Loves Park Police Department in June of 1999.

Also, Deputy Chief McCammond holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, from Western Illinois University. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, Session #346.

Committee preserves memory of Harlem Village One doesn’t have to look far to find the roots of the Parks area

Harlem Methodist Church was the worship center of Harlem Village starting in the mid1850s. Known today as New Wine Harvest Church, the building remains at the northeast corner of Harlem and Alpine roads, next to Harlem Cemetery.

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where it can be seen today.

In addition to three houses that remain on the parcel the only other building original to Harlem Village is town hall, which was moved to Midway Village and Museum Center, on Guilford Road in Rockford.

A cooperative effort The Village was annexed by the City of Loves Park in March 1982.

In 2013, Woodward Inc. purchased portions of the property as part of the $200 million project that now covers

much of the land on the north side of Harlem Road, bordered

by Forest Hills and Perryville Roads and Zenith Parkway.

Loves Park City Clerk Bob Burden, chairman of the 14-member committee, said Woodward is enthusiastic about the memorial project and is supporting it financially. “They are great partners in this effort,” he said.

Committee member John Nelson, one of 11 former residents of Harlem Village, said the memorial project has been in the works for 40 years.

The Village’s name came

from Dutch settlers who relocated here from the Harlem region of New York State, he said.

Another committee member, Patsy Peterson Board, still lives on the property, across from the house in which she was raised. She was baptized in the Methodist church and her uncle owned the grocery store.

In addition, her daughter resides in one of the remaining three houses.

All three are pleased to be part of this effort to preserve the memory of Harlem Village and to have Woodward as a partner.

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Harlem Village occupied a tract of land at the northeast corner of Harlem and Forest Hills roads from 1859, when the railroad arrived, until 1937, when the railroad left.

A committee of 14 people, 13 with strong connections to the village, worked hard to be sure that little community isn’t forgotten.

A keystone blue granite monument, about 6-feet-by6-feet in size, has information inscribed on it about Harlem Village and its historical significance to the Parks area.

The inscription is flanked on four corners by renderings of the two-room schoolhouse, grain elevator, grocery store and church.

There isn’t much left of the place about 150 people once called home.

In its heyday, Harlem Village, situated on two streets, Henry and Bluff, also had a post office in the grocery store, blacksmith’s shop, town hall and a stagecoach shop. All were built around the village’s only water well.

It grew into a small center of commerce, transportation, education, and worship, serving the surrounding, mostly agricultural, area.

That actually was Harlem Village’s second location. It originally settled a bit further west, at the intersection of Harlem and Alpine roads. It moved east to be on the new railroad line, with a depot built a short distance from the grain elevator.

In those days the Kenosha Rockford Railroad Line traveled from Rockford to Kenosha, Wis., with stops in Harlem Village, Caledonia, and Harvard. Twelve trains a day served the Village with mail, freight, and passenger service.

Harlem Methodist Church was the worship center though it was located a short distance to the west, next to Harlem Cemetery at the northeast corner of Harlem and Alpine roads,

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Located at the southeast corner of IL 251 (N. 2nd St.) and Harlem Rd., this neighborhood strip center is home to a number of small retailers, and restaurants. Occupants include Alpine Bank, Family Dollar, Legend’s Sports Bar & Grill, Little Caesar’s Pizza, and Robin’s Nest Cafe.

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Located along a five-mile corridor on IL 173 between IL 251 east to the I-90 interchange, the Gateway District is a shopper’s paradise, offering national big box retailers, smaller boutique stores, financial institutions, and restaurants.

Apparel stores include: Old Navy, Ross Dress for Less, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Rue 21, and Maurices.

Home improvement centers in Machesney Park include: Menard’s, Home Depot, and Lowe’s.

Route 173 is also home to Ulta Beauty, Hobby Lobby, Micheal’s, Target, Office Depot, Kay Jewelers and PetSmart.

Banking can be transacted at Heritage Credit Union, Blackhawk Bank, BMO Harris Bank, Illinois Bank & Trust, Northwest, and LinXus and Rock Valley Credit Union.

Additional retailers and service providers include: ATI Physical Therapy, Verizon Wireless, US Cellular, AT&T, Shopko Optical, U Break I Fix, All About Eyes, Fashion Brow, and Sally Beauty Supply.

Eateries include: Chili’s, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Jimmy John’s, Onyx Bar & Grill, Pizza Hut, Panda Express, Subway, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jersey Mike’s, Tom & Jerr’s, Potbelly Sandwich Works, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Arbys, Steak & Shake, KFC, Happy Wok, MOD Pizza, Pig Minds Brewing and more.

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Harlem High School is home of the Harlem Huskies.

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Harlem School District: Dedicated to academic excellence 815-654-4511 Attendance Office 815-654-4560 Athletic Dept.

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Marquette Elementary School 8500 Victory Lane Machesney Park 815-654-4503

Harlem 9th Grade Campus 1102 Evans Ave. Machesney Park 815-654-5484

Olson Park School 1414 Minihan Dr. Loves Park 815-654-4504

Fast Facts About The Harlem School District. The Harlem School District was established in 1910 and serves the City of Loves Park, Machesney Park and southern Roscoe. District Superintendent is Terrell Yarbrough. Enrollment - 6,566 students. Staff - 1,126 staff members.

Harlem Middle School 735 Windsor Road Loves Park 815-654-4510

Parker Early Learning Center 808 Harlem Road Loves Park 815-654-4559

Harlem Schools

Machesney Elementary School 8615 N. Second St. Machesney Park 815-654-4509

Rock Cut Elementary School 7944 Forest Hills Road Loves Park 815-654-4506

Maple Elementary School 1405 Maple Ave. Loves Park 815-654-4502

Windsor Elementary School 935 Windsor Road Loves Park 815-654-4507

Harlem Consolidated School District No. 122 8605 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park 815-654-4500 Harlem High School 9229 N. Alpine Road Machesney Park

Loves Park Elementary School 344 Grand Ave. Loves Park 815-654-4501

Ralston Elementary School 710 Ralston Road Machesney Park 815-654-4505

Parochial and Private Schools Boylan Central Catholic High School 4000 St. Francis Dr. Rockford, IL 61103 815-877-0531 Concordia Lutheran School 7424 N. Second St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 815-633-6450 Keith School 1 Jacoby Place Rockford, IL 61107 815-399-8823 Lutheran High School 3411 N. Alpine Road Rockford, IL 61111 815-877-9551 North Love Christian School 5301 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL 815-877-6021 St. Bridget School 604 Clifford Ave. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-633-8255

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The Mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment.

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Field of Honor Located in the Arthur W. Anderson Peace Park near the Loves Park City Hall, the Field of Honor was conceived by Mr. Anderson as a memorial to honor veterans who served in the five wars of the 20th century. Five vertical columns and eight resin-composite life-sized statues are set before a series of 40 American flags. A small column honors civilian contributions to the war efforts. Christopher Bennett of Keosauqua, IA, is the artist.

Designed by Gene Horvath with landscape design by John R. Cook & Associates. Maintained by the Rockford Park District. Dedicated Nov. 10, 1995.

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Rock Cut State Park offers natural fun for families Chiseled out of the state’s far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebego County. Nearby are other “rocky” landmarks - the mighty Rock River and the place where wagons once forded it, Rockford. It’s an area of rolling plains, interesting history and recreational variety.

Two lakes set off the park’s 3,092 acres.

Pierce Lake, with 162 acres, is a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate.

A second 50-acre Olson Lake is especially for swimmers.

Rounding out the park’s recreational options are camping, hiking, horseback trails and cross-country skiing. Whatever the season, you can be sure there’s quite a bit of activity going on at Rock Cut State Park.

Hours Summer hours (April–Oct.) 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Winter hours (November-March) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Park’s present

Trails The trail system at Rock Cut offers opportunities for hiking (40 miles), mountain biking (23 miles), and equestrian (14 miles) and has been completely remarked. Trail users will find updated trail head/information signs at picnic areas and trail access points for trail information and regulations.

Only certain trails are designated for mountain biking and equestrian use and are identified by colored trail markers. Blue trails are for mountain biking and hiking, yellow trails are for equestrian and hiking and red trails are restricted to hiking only.

Trail activities have been divided into “summer and winter” seasons to provide quality seasonal programs. The “summer program” (mountain biking and equestrian) trails are open April 1 – Nov. 30. These regulations for mountain biking and equestrian use will be strictly enforced and violators are subject to fines.

The “winter program” provides for groomed cross-country trails as conditions permit. The groomed trails are best accessed at the Lions Club Picnic Area.

Rock Cut State Park, one of Northern Illinois’ larger state parks, offers camping, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, horse and bike trails, cross country ski trails, ice skating, and concessions.

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As a courtesy, hikers and snow shoers are asked to use other trails that have not been groomed for skiing. A winter trail guide is being developed to better describe the trails groomed for classical skiing and those groomed for freestyle/skating.

Rock Cut also offers access (at the Pierce Lake spillway) to the Willow Creek Bike Trail and Perryville Path, a paved trail system connecting the local communities of Loves Park and Rockford to Rock Cut State Park.

Camping For those who want to include an overnight stay in their visit to Rock Cut, the park offers 28 Class A-Premium sites for reservation, 210 Class A-Premium sites and 60 Class B-Premium sites on a first-come first-serve basis.

There is also a primitive cabin available for reservation. It has electricity, but does not have water or plumbing facilities.

Open year round, the campgrounds provide water, electricity, sanitary dump stations, showers, toilets, a boat launch and playground equipment. Only electricity and pit toilets are available in the winter season.

Equestrian camping is restricted to a site on Hart Road.

Groups of more than 25 persons need advance permission from the site superintendent before they can enter the

park, and all campers require a permit from park personnel. Alcohol is prohibited in the campground.

Fishing, boating One of the park’s most popular activities is fishing. Pierce Lake - named for state Rep. William Pierce, of Rockford, who served in the legislature from 1951-1966, proposed the first land acquisition for the park in 1955.

The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish, as well as bullhead, northern pike, muskellunge and walleye. Pierce Lake will allow any size engine on the lake, however, engines over 10 hp can operate at No Wake speed only.

Paddle & Trail Bait Shop is open at Pierce Lake with Canoe, Kayak and boat rentals, they also have various types of bait available. for more information and prices, call 815-885-4740.

Pierce lake also has docks and two launching ramps available. Olson Lake also offers excellent fishing. Carry on watercraft and electric motors only.

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Because water serves as a welcome mat to birds and animals, wildlife watchers to the area won’t be disappointed. Birders report good viewing, with waterfowl being abundant. Deer, fox, muskrat, woodchuck and beaver inhabit Rock Cut State Park as do opossum, raccoon and both gray and fox squirrel.

Over 100 types of wildflowers offer a showy display each spring and summer, while the hardwood trees dazzle you with their reds and golds every fall.

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Department of Natural Resources program for managing the deer herd and turkey populations at Rock Cut State Park.

Swimming Olson Lake Beach will be operated this summer (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) by contract of Beachwater Lifeguard & Lake Patrol.

The Lake is open from noon to 7 p.m. and the cost is $1 per person. For additional information call 815-885-9084. or view their website at www.beachwatch. net Picnicking, concession Knowing that a visit to a state park is more fun when there’s food to be enjoyed, Rock Cut has picnic areas scattered throughout the park. Each is complete with tables, outdoor stoves, and pit toilets. Red Oak and Puri Crest have playgrounds.

Check out the newest addition, Lone Rock Cafe features wireless internet, a variety of food items and drinks including smoothies and blended coffees. They are open May – October from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. For additional information call 815/885-4740.

Facilities for the disabled Several features make Rock Cut State Park accessible to the disabled. Two fishing piers are available, including a covered pier at the Lions Club day use area. The area, which is totally accessible for the disabled, features paved walkways, toilets, and a picnic shelter.

The park’s campground area has flush toilets and showers that can be used by disabled visitors. Handicapped parking spaces are located in all of the park’s lots.

Trails The trail system at Rock Cut offers opportunities for hiking (40 miles), mountain biking (23 miles), and equestrian (14 miles). Trail users will find updated trail head/information signs at picnic areas and trail access points for trail information and regulations. Only certain trails are designated for mountain biking and equestrian use and are identified by color-coded trail markers. Blue trails are for mountain biking and hiking, yellow trails are for equestrian and hiking, and red trails are restricted to hiking only. Rock Cut does not have horse rentals or stables at the site. Lockwood Park, a facility of the Rockford Park District, has trail ride and horse boarding opportunities available at

their facility, which is approximately 10 miles from the park.

Trail activities have been divided into “summer and winter” seasons to provide quality seasonal programs. The “summer program” (mountain biking and equestrian) trails are open April 1-November 30.

These regulations for mountain biking and equestrian use will be strictly enforced and violators are subject to fines.

The “winter program” provides for groomed cross-country trails as conditions permit. Cross country skis and snowshoes can be rented through the park concession; for hours and information call 815-8854740. The groomed trails can also be accessed at the Lions Club Picnic Area. As a courtesy, hikers and those hiking with snowshoes are asked to use other trails that have not been groomed for skiing.

Rock Cut also offers access (at the Pierce Lake spillway) to the Willow Creek Bike Trail and Perryville Path, a paved trail system connecting the local communities of Loves Park and Rockford to Rock Cut State Park.

Directions I-90 West to Rockford. Take the Highway 173 Exit. Go West for one-half mile to the Park Entrance.

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Grace Loves Park - Building relationships with God and one another. The church is located at 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park.

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Churches Calvary Chapel Rockford 1123 Harlem Road 815-847-0228 Central Christian Church Located in Harlem High School 100 Huskie Circle 815-206-8612

North Park Church of God 7620 Elm St. 815-633-4253

Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 502 Orth Road 815-885-4884

Riverside Community Church 6816 N. Second St. 815-877-4444

Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ 5550 Windsor Road 815-282-0110

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Rock Valley Bible Church 7721 N. Alpine Road 815-397-3877

Concordia Lutheran Church 7424 N. Second St. 815-633-4983

Bethany Presbyterian Church 5403 N. 2nd St. 815-877-8001

Evans United Methodist Church 7605 N. Second St. 815-633-4411

Firstborn Ministries 8213 N. Alpine Road 815-633-0030

Harlem United Methodist Church 8401 N. Alpine Road 815-633-1450

Grace Lutheran Church 343 Grand Ave. 815-633-8075

First Baptist Church of Machesney Park 718 Harlem Road 815-633-2740

Journey Church Ministries 7825 Forest Hills Road 815-633-6143

St. Bridget Church 600 Clifford Ave. 815-633-8922 Windsor Baptist Church 1115 Windsor Road 815-633-7688

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The Javon Bea Mercy Health Hospital is located at 8201 E. Riverside Blvd. Call 815-971-7000 for more information.

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Mercyhealth providing state-of-the-art care in Loves Park The Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside is conveniently located off of I-90 at Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park, Ill., this state-ofthe-art facility is a place of peace and healing.

The 563,000-square-foot hospital and clinic serves as the regional hub for highly specialized care for children and adults.

Designed with abundant light, inviting surroundings, and the most advanced technology available today, this 194-bed facility features: Highest level emergency/trauma services, including 24/7 adult and pediatric trauma surgeons Adult subspecialty inpatient and outpatient services, including an adult critical care center The highest level of neonatal and pediatric

services Over 55 pediatric and neonatal doctors in 29 pediatric specialties State of Illinois-designated Regional Perinatal Center serving 11 counties in Illinois and 4 counties in Wisconsin 52-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) A Small Baby Unit to care for infants less than 27 weeks’ gestation (one of two in Illinois) Level II Pediatric Trauma Center (1 of 6 in Illinois) State of Illinois-designated Children’s Hospital (only one in northern Illinois) Pediatric Critical Care Center (1 of 10 in Illinois), including a pediatric intensive care unit

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Advanced operating and surgery suites, including hybrid operating suites that provides physicians with real-time radiographic capabilities while performing surgery all in one surgical suite Comprehensive cardiac, vascular, peripheral and neurovascular interventional laboratory A rooftop healing garden and interactive play areas Mercyhealth is committed to providing exceptional hospital care no matter where you live throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The unparalleled skills of our multi-disciplinary specialists, highly trained nurses and other providers ensure you receive high-quality, compassionate care.

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RMTD recently acquired five new hybrid electric buses from Gillig Corporation that eliminated a lot of emissions.

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Rockford Mass Transit provides bus service in Machesney, Loves Park are 6 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

RMTD also operates the Rockford Paratransit service. Rockford Paratransit operates during the same hours as RMTD. Rockford ParaTransit serves the needs of customers, who because of a disability, are unable to use RMTD’s regular fixed route service, and who meet the criteria established by the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Rockford Mass Transit and Rockford ParaTransit does not provide service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Local RMTD service routes

The Village of Machesney Park is proud to have RMTD services available to local residents! RMTD currently has 2 routes which service areas within the Village, providing local residents with a public transportation connection to areas within the Village of Machesney Park, Loves Park, Rockford, and Belvidere.

Fare Information

All tickets are non-refundable and can be redeemed for rides only. *Any person with a Medicare Card can qualify for reduced fare service on the RMTD system. Excluding ALL unlimited ride passes. **Any person with a Medicare Card enrolled in the Illinois Benefit Access Program can ride for free. Riders must first obtain the appropriate RMTD photo ID. RMTD ID Cards are $5 per card.RMTD drivers DO NOT carry change.

Senior citizens

Senior citizens 65 and older may ride for free if they have an RMTD photo ID card.

The cost for the ID card is $5. Seniors must present proof of age and the $5.00 fee in order to obtain the card.

Student ID cards:

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The Rockford Mass Transit District provides Fixed Route and Paratransit Service to the cities of Rockford and Loves Park and the Village of Machesney Park.

The 40 fixed route buses operate over 17 routes Monday thru Saturday, six night routes and five routes on Sundays.

Our Paratransit service is a origin to destination service for persons with disabilities such that their disability limits their ability to ride the fixed route.

Information on both of these services can be found on our website or by contacting RMTD at 815-961-9000.

Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 5:15 until 11:15 p.m. Four late night shuttles on the #33, #34, #35 and #36 routes run between 11:15 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. to provide transportation to final destinations along fixed route.

Saturday hours are from 6 a.m. until 5:45 p.m., although some Saturday routes run beyond 5:45, please check the individual timetables for verification. Sunday hours are from 9:15 a.m. until 5:15 pm for all routes except the E. State, which runs from 8:15 to 5:15.

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Human Services American Red Cross

815-963-8471 Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford 24-hour emergency number 1-800-696-3873 Red Cross volunteers provide assistance to disaster victims, emergency communications to Armed Forces personnel and their families, homeless shelter, water-safety training and a variety of health and safety training.

Catholic Charities

815-544-5434 521 S. State St., Suite 2 Belvidere, Ill., 61008 Serves residents in need of child welfare and family services with adoption, foster care, comprehensive services to unwed parents, individual and family counseling services. Emergency Financial Assistance is also available.

Services are available regardless of religious affiliation. Partially funded by the United Way.

Gigi’s Playhouse

815-654-7529 8801 N. Second St. Machesney Park, Ill. 61115 Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer

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foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Children’s Home and Aid Society

815-962-1043 910 Second Ave., Rockford Provides guidance to pregnant women, serves families interested in adopting, Family First program EPIC (Early prevention in community) grades one to three, foster care, treatment foster care, home of relative foster care, counseling and offers other community programs.

CHILD ABUSE Camelot Care Centers, not-for-profit agency,

815-484-9180 Therapeutic Foster Care, 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling services for youth and families, on-going foster parent training, and much more.

Family Peace Center

779-348-7600 315 N. Main St., Rockford, Ill. The Family Peace Center is a 501c3 multi-agency, multi-disciplinary service center located at 315 N. Main Street in Rockford, Ill. The center provides

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815-962-6102 24-hour crisis line 815-962-6102 Counseling for victims of domestic violence and their children. The program provides legal advocacy, shelter, women and children groups, individual and group counseling.

Rockford MELD (Mothers Establishing Life Direction)

815-986-1947 107 N. Third St., Rockford, IL 61107 Web: www.rockfordmeld.org Rockford MELD Mission is to strengthen families. Through their programs and services MELD offers emergency shelter and transitional living housing, parenting groups, prevention education, support and resources,

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Students ages 20 years and younger $.75 To qualify for the student fare, a student must be able to show a valid schoold ID or valid RMTD photo ID Disabled Citizens (with valid RMTD photo ID)* $.75 Disabled Citizens enrolled in Illinois Circuit Breaker program**(with valid RMTD photo ID) Free Senior Citizens (age 65 and over with valid RMTD photo ID) Free

Ticket fares

Adults (12 years & older) $1.50 Children (under 5 must be accompanied by an adult) Free Children (ages 5 thru 11) $.75

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College, Judson College or Rasmussen College or alternative education programs, must have an RMTD Student ID card to qualify for the student discounted rate of $.75. To obtain an RMTD Student ID card, a student must come to the downtown transfer center and verify his or her enrollment in an educational program by presenting a current class schedule or transcript. The student must also be able to verify that he or she is 20 year of age or younger during the current school year. The cost of an RMTD student ID card is $2.

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services to victims of inter-personal violence. Both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location. The facility focuses on reducing the number of times survivors tell their story and the number of places survivors must go for help, as well as increases access to services and support for survivors and their children.

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Adult 10-Ride Ticket $15 Student, or Disabled Citizen Ten-Ride Ticket $7.50 7 Day Unlimited Ride Saver Pass $16 30 Day Unlimited Ride Saver Pass $55 (Not transferable. Unlimited Ride passes may only be used by the purchaser.

Valid only on RMTD)

Transfers free

Transfers are good for one hour and should be used on the first bus passing the transfer point.

Transfers are issued anywhere two RMTD bus routes meet or cross over.

Zone fare $.25 Any passenger boarding or alighting in the designated Cherry Valley Zone will be asked to pay the additional Zone Fare. Bus passes not accepted in the Zone Fare. *All information courtesy of RMTD.org*

and life and job skills. MELD provides these programs to young parents in the community.

MELD started in 1981 and was incorporated in 1985. Most local social services agencies recognize MELD as the expert in teen pregnancy and look to MELD for services for young mothers, fathers and their children. MELD is supported federal, state and local funding and grants, United Way, local businesses, general contributions and in-kind donations.

Youth Services Network, Inc.

ADDICTION COUNSELING Alcoholics Anonymous

815-968-0333 Family Consultation Service 4040 Charles St., Rockford, Ill., 61108 We provide information, brochures, books and meetings are scheduled. Call for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous

(24-hour help line) 815-964-5959 Callers placed in contact with a recovering addict who can direct you to local meetings. Meetings are open to anyone who thinks he or she has a problem with drugs. www.rragsna.org

Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus

815-391-1000 1601 University Dr., Rockford, Ill. A 78-bed, private, non-profit facility offering inpatient and out-patient services, continuing care and community focus prevention programs for adolescents ages 12 to 18 with alcohol or other drug problems. The center focuses its attention on special and individual needs of chemically dependent youth and their families.

DISABILITY SERVICES Easter Seals Children’s Development Center

815-965-6745 650 N. Main St., Rockford Assists families in building a foundation for their young children through the provision of family and parenting support

Family Peace Center

The Family Peace Center is a 501c3, multi-agency, multi-disciplinary co-located service center that provides services to victims of inter-personal violence. Both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location. The facility focuses on reducing the number of times survivors tell their story and the number of places survivors must go for help, as well as increases access to services and support for survivors and their children. The center is located at 315 N. Main Street in Rockford, Ill. For more information, call 779-348-7600.

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services. Specialized programs include: Teen Family Support program for teen parents residing in Winnebago County, Family Support Services for families of children with special needs residing in Boone, Ogle, Lee and Winnebago Counties, Therapeutic Autism Project (TAP), and the Autism School. Partially funded by United Way of Rock River Valley, Boone and Ogle Counties, Ogle 708 Board and other contributions.

Rockford Home Services DRS Office (Rehabilitation Services)

171 Executive Pkwy.

Rockford, Ill., 61107 815-987-4964 UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) 815-987-7571 4302 N. Main St., Room 106, Rockford, Ill. DSCC is a statewide program that partners with Illinois families and communities to help children with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources. We draw on the relationships and expertise our staff has built over the last 80 years to address a child’s medical, social, behavioral, educational and financial needs and develop a plan of care. This process is

called care coordination and is free for all children with eligible medical conditions, regardless of their family’s income level.

Our care coordination is tailored to each family and focuses on their specific goals.

DCSS is here to guide and support families through their child’s journey and put them at the center of a seamless support system that improves the quality of their lives. To learn more, visit: https:// dscc.uic.edu or call 800-322-3722 or e-mail: dscc@uic.edu.

Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois

815-964-2689 321 W. State St., Suite 208 Rockford, Ill. Educational and support services for 27 northern Illinois counties. Support groups for people with epilepsy and their families, case management services and free to the public educational programs about seizures and seizure first aid. An affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of America.

Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois

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815-986-1947 3703 N. Main St., Rockford, Ill. Coordinates services and activities that improve the well being of youth from infancy to age 21 and their families.

Funds community services programs at Boys and Girls Club, Camaraderie Arts and in Boone County. Provides Illinois crisis intervention services, placement stabilization services, monitors programs at MELD and Trinity House shelter for pregnant and parenting teens and The Bridge for males ages 14 to 21.

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individual, couples, parent-child, siblings and others. Partially funded by United Way of Boone County. Also, parents groups and abuse intervention services.

Head Start and Community Services

815-987-5480 612 North Church, Rockford, Ill.

Illinois Growth Enterprises

815-962-8333 7200 Clinton Road,, Loves Park, Ill. A non-profit program offering vocational evaluation, training, and job placement services to adults with disabilities including brain injury living in Boone and Winnebago Counties.

Milestone, Inc.

815-654-6100 4060 McFarland Road, Rockford, Ill. Provides developmentally disabled adults with living skills and services in residential settings with an in-house training facility.

March of Dimes

815-397-0097 Northern Illinois Division 5411 E. State St., Suite 8 Rockford, Ill. The Hope: Every birth-A healthy birth.

The Urgency: The health of four million babies born each year. Fact: Babies born in 24 other countries have a better chance of living to their first birthday than babies born in the United States. Goal: Reduce infant mortality to seven deaths per 1,000 live births.

The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties

815-965-3455 2820 McFarland Road Rockford, Ill., 61107 A non-profit organization to assist people with developmental disabilities and their families in securing appropriate services to alleviate the stresses and problems related to disabilities, and in attaining the most productive lifestyle possible.

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Hospice Care of America

815-316-2700 3815 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, Ill. Hospice Care of America is a full service hospice that meets the intense physical, emotional and spiritual needs of anyone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The focus of Hospice Care of America is to provide comfort to the patient and their family during the illness. They provide services in the patient’s home as well as in a nursing facility. HCA is licensed by the Illinois

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Department of Public Health and is Medicare and Medicaid approved. They will not decline services to anyone despite ability to pay. HCA is locally owned and operated.

Northern Illinois Hospice Association

815-398-0500 4215 Newburg Road, Rockford, Ill. Serves patients in terminal illness cases, addressing the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family through periods of illness and bereavement. Grief counseling center for anyone who has experienced a death. Medicare certified.

No one will be denied care because of inability to pay. NIHA is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health as a full-service hospice and is Medicaid and Medicare-certified. Hospice services are covered by many private insurance plans, HMOs, and other managed care organizations. Community contributions, donations, and foundations generate additional subsidy to provide hospice care.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Winnebago County Social Services

815-972-1135 416 S. Madison St., Rockford Services include religious teaching, character-building programs for adults and young people, financial assistance and Winnebago County Emergency Food Pantry. Please call for a food pantry appointment.

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

815-962-2110 Fax 815-962-2116 946 N. Second St., Rockford, Ill. The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is a nonprofit, endowed public charity that offers donors of all means a flexible, cost-effective way to give back to their community. Simply put, the Foundation is a pool of charitable dollars invested to provide greater funding for community needs. The income from these funds and the principal, if the donor desires, are distributed to nonprofit organizations. This helps our community respond today and prepare for the future.

Prairie State Legal Services

Winnebago County Animal Services

815-965-2902 303 N. Main St., Suite 600, Rockford Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. Their mission is “to provide or coordinate the delivery of high quality legal services to low-income individuals, families and groups.” Throughout its history, Prairie State has focused on providing legal services to the most vulnerable groups in our society, the poor, the elderly, the physically and mentally disabled as well as other vulnerable people.

4517 N. Main St., Rockford, Ill. 61103 815-319-4100 Animal Services officers investigate animal related complaints and requests for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all areas of the County.

Services include animal bite reports and rabies control, response to straying, dangerous and nuisance animals, as well as, emergency care for sick and injured animals and animal welfare checks. Officers also enforce all local animal related laws to insure improved public protection and animal welfare.

Animal Services also offers services in emergency care and adoption as well as short term holding services.

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Winnebago County Health Department

Salvation Army

Rockford & Winnebago County Office 815-962-7195 520 Hollister Ave. Rockford, Ill. 61104-2506 Rockford & Winnebago County Social Service Center 815-972-1135 416 S. Madison St. Rockford, Ill. 61104 Rockford Tabernacle Corps Community Center 815-963-2480 210 N. Kilburn Ave. Rockford, Ill. 61101-6571

815-720-4000 401 Division St., Rockford, Ill. The Winnebago County Health Department provides services designed to protect, promote and maintain the health of all Winnebago County residents.

Such services involve collecting and analyzing vital statistics, controlling communicable diseases, diminishing environmental risks to health. Providing maternal and child health services, adult personal health services and health education.

The health department currently provides more than 175,000 contacts per year, making it the fourth largest health department in Illinois outside of Chicago.

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