Great in the summer, AWFUL in the winter...bad edu
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6/30/2011
Although Rockford summers have gotten shorter and the weather is much less consistent, there is a lot to do in the summer in the nearby communities. We have Magic Waters (a large outdoor water park), Rock Cut State Park (a great park with a lake, horseback riding trails, biking/walking trails, fishing), Pearl Lake (man-made), and the Rock River (although dirty, it is great for recreational boating). These are just a few of the attractions. However, the downfall is the winter...there is NOTHING to do. There are a few sledding hills for snow fun, but the entertainment aspect is dull at best.
The school system in Rockford has gone through so many lawsuits due to racism, that the focus on education has been lost. Integration has been the concern instead of making sure ALL ethnicities receive the same educational opportunities.
Although the housing prices are very reasonable, the property taxes have ALSO been affected by the poor school system. Homeowners are forced to pay incredibly high property taxes in order to pay off the various school district lawsuits.
The road conditions are the worst. The streets have been neglected in most areas.
Regardless of the number of multi-racial children in Rockford, racism still runs rampantly through the large "small town." Hopefully the next generation can kick this bad habit!!!
Jennifer | Rockford, IL