Rockford Illinois Police Department

06/14/2026

Ironman is underway and there are ways to make your traveling around town a bit easier while they compete. Download the Waze app or type in your designation to Google Maps.

TODAY: If you plan to travel today, download the free Waze app for real-time traffic updates and alternate routes around road closures.

Here’s some other helpful info -

Best Routes Guide: https://www.rockfordil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6777/Final-Best-Routes

Full Traffic Impact Report: http://www.rockfordil.gov/trafficimpact

06/14/2026

We’ll be cheering on all Ironman Rockford athletes tomorrow, but we may be cheering a bit louder for our own Officer Timm! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

REMINDER: Ironman is THIS Weekend!

PRO TIP 1: The routes highlighted in green on the map are your best options for getting across town. In many cases, using Auburn Street, Morgan Street, or Illinois Route 251 will be much faster than waiting for roads or lanes to reopen.

PRO TIP 2: Download the free Waze app before race day. Waze provides real-time traffic updates and can help drivers navigate around closures and congestion throughout the event.

Before heading out, review the City's traffic resources:
📍 Best Routes Guide: https://www.rockfordil.gov/.../View/6777/Final-Best-Routes
📍 Full Traffic Impact Report: http://www.rockfordil.gov/trafficimpact

Thank you for your patience as we welcome athletes and visitors from across the region. A little planning ahead will help make race day smoother for everyone!

06/11/2026

PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY: IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford returns this Sunday, bringing 2,300 athletes from 30 states and 19 countries to our community, including 170 athletes from the Rockford area and 95 from the City of Rockford.

Race activities begin at 7 a.m. and include:

Swim - Athletes will start in the Rock River near the Rock Men.

Bike - Participants will travel from downtown Rockford west along State Street, through portions of Winnebago County and Rockton, before returning downtown.

Run - The course winds through downtown Rockford and along both sides of the river, finishing on the 100 block of South Main Street.

If you plan to travel on race day, be sure to review traffic information and plan ahead:

Best Routes Guide: https://www.rockfordil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6777/Final-Best-Routes

Full Traffic Impact Report: http://www.rockfordil.gov/trafficimpact

Download the free Waze app for real-time traffic updates and alternate routes around road closures.

Downtown parking will be available in public parking garages and surface lots. View the parking map here:
https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/sv-rockford-area/image/upload/v1/clients/rockford/2026_Ironman_Parking_Map_29927f74-2475-4f69-a0d2-6cc1c9f9a65d.pdf

Thank you for helping us welcome athletes and visitors from around the world to Rockford!

06/11/2026

There is a threat for strong (EF-2+) tornadoes across northern Illinois this afternoon between 4 and 8 PM. The highest threat will be in the dark red shaded area. This area has shifted farther south than previously forecast. Take tornado warnings seriously, and have multiple ways to get warning information today.

06/10/2026

This week, we proudly recognize Law Enforcement Civilian/Professional Staff Appreciation Week and the outstanding professional staff who help make the Rockford Police Department successful every day.

While sworn officers are often the most visible members of a police department, our professional staff play a vital role in supporting our mission. From countless behind-the-scenes functions, their dedication keeps the department operating efficiently and helps ensure the highest level of service to our community.

We are grateful for their dedication to our officers, our organization, and the residents of Rockford. Thank you. 💙🚓💙

06/09/2026

Last week, we had a visit from Girl Scout Troop 241, and they came with cookies in hand! Thank you for stopping by District 1. 🍪🚓

06/09/2026

BINGO ALERT: This month's Senior Bingo is THURSDAY, June 11th, NOT Friday. See you there!