Love Thy Neighbor Rockford!

So many negative stories about neighbors. The music is way too loud, they're rude, the dog won't shut up, their kids are annoying!

Things can be seen as a little tense in Rockford lately. With the heat and humidity taking over soon, people can become even more hostile. Take a deep breath, enjoy life and Love Thy Neighbor Rockford! For every bad story you hear, there are tons more good stories that don't make the news. A little kindness to your neighbor goes a long way. Say hello, help them carry something, offer a hand when needed, right a note! Here are some neighbors that get it, 16 Notes From Neighbors That Are Actually Nice. diply.com

Here are some great examples:

• This guy, whose affections were slightly misplaced - Placed love note on wrong car

• Rich and Soph, who are taking responsibility for their cat burglar - They have collected strange items thanks to their cat.

• This neighbor who realized that they'd hurt someone, and returned what they'd taken - Bike thief with a change of heart