In Belvidere, Medicaid spending on Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies climbed 26.1% in 2024, reflecting shifts in service use and payment approaches.
Machesney Park local police and fire pensions cost $54 in property taxes per household in 2024, the third lowest in Illinois.
Rockton local police and fire pensions cost $105 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 16th lowest in Illinois.
Roscoe local police and fire pensions cost $333 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 86th lowest in Illinois.
Winnebago local police and fire pensions cost $475 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 108th lowest in Illinois.
South Beloit local police and fire pensions cost $1,039 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 157th lowest in Illinois.
Cherry Valley local police and fire pensions cost $1,127 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 165th lowest in Illinois.
Belvidere local police and fire pensions cost $2,465 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 145th highest in Illinois.
Rockford local police and fire pensions cost $4,755 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 63rd highest in Illinois.
Mayor McNamara delivered his State of the City address outlining recent progress and future plans for Rockford. The speech was presented at an event hosted by the Greater Rockford Chamber…
Winnebago County Highway Department will replace culverts on Rockton Avenue starting April 20. Drivers should expect closures and lane reductions near Gleasman Road through early May.
Medicaid payments in Loves Park connected to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies group climbed 11.1% in 2024, indicating shifts in usage and payment trends.
Illinois State Rep. John M. Cabello has filed legislation seeking to lift state restrictions on interchange fees by repealing the applicable law.
Medicaid payments connected to the Vision Services category in Darien jumped 26.1% in 2024, signaling shifts in how services are billed and reimbursed.
Medicaid expenditures for National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies surged 69.3% in South Beloit in 2024, signaling shifts in service use and Medicaid reimbursement trends.
The Rockford Firefighters Pension Fund disclosed $243,720,485 in unfunded liabilities in 2024, leaving it 55.0% short of fully funding its promised retirement benefits.
In fiscal year 2024, the Rockford Police Pension Fund was recognized as the 86th most underfunded pension system in Illinois, supporting just 49.7% of its pledged retirement benefits with actuarial…
In fiscal year 2024, the North Park FPD Firefighter’s Pension Fund in Machesney Park was the 651st most underfunded pension plan statewide, with only 178.6% of its owed retirement benefits…
In fiscal year 2024, the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters Pension Fund was ranked 589th among underfunded pension plans statewide, funding just 98.4% of its expected retirement liabilities, Illinois Department of Insurance data…
Rock River Disposal will resume weekly yard waste collection for Rockford residents starting March 23. Residents must follow specific guidelines for preparing yard debris to ensure proper pickup.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey accuses Governor JB Pritzker of using tactics to reduce property assessments amid high taxes in Illinois.
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