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Election 2021: Rockford area results roundup Kevin Haas, Jeff Kolkey, Shaquil Manigault and Corina Curry, Rockford Register Star © Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star Rockford resident Reneé Edlén votes with her two-year-old son Alastair in the 5th Ward during consolidated elections at Pilgrim Baptist Church Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Rockford. Here's a roundup of some of our coverage of key races in the region. Go here to see complete results of contested races. Rockford City Council  Democrats won four of five contested City Council races on Tuesday, giving them a 10...

See more information on public ballot questions See sample ballots for Rockford, Boone and Winnebago counties Voters across the region will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them on City Council and in other municipal offices, township boards and school boards. They'll also determine several tax measures, including a proposed increase for ambulance service in southwest Winnebago County and a new sales tax in Durand. Here are some of the common questions voters have ahead of Election Day and a breakdown of key races on the ballot.  See more of our election coverage at r...

ROCKFORD — Early voting begins Friday in the April 6 consolidated election, which features five contested City Council races. Once early voting opens, Rockford residents can vote 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners, 301 S. Sixth St. Early voting will also be available Saturday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to noon.  Voters can cast their ballots at their designated polling place on Election Day.  In addition, voters can request a vote-by-mail ballot by logging on to voterockford.com. As of Wednesday, 103 people had requested a vote-by-mail b...