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Community Action 2024 Scholarship Applications Available

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 12, 2024

The 2024 Community Action Scholarship applications are now available through the City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department.

Public Comment Period Now Open

By Rockford Sun Report | Mar 10, 2024

The draft of the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public comment.

2024 Community Action Funds Help Grow Area Gardens

By Rockford Sun Report | Feb 19, 2024

Are you interested in working with others to grow fresh, affordable food for our Winnebago and Boone County community? The Community Action Gardens project may be for you!

Electric Aggregation Supplier

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 21, 2024

City of Rockford residents will soon be receiving a mailing from the City’s selected electric aggregation supplier, Energy Harbor.

Barbershop Project to Host Kick Off Event

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 20, 2024

Last fall, the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, in partnership with its Grassroots team, announced a new project in coordination with local barbers and beauticians – the Barbershop Project. To kick off its work, the Barbershop Project is hosting a Free Haircut Event at Comprehensive Community Solutions, 917 South Main Street in Rockford, on Monday, January 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to come meet barbers and beauticians, receive free haircuts, learn about the Barbershop Project and enjoy games and refreshments. Haircuts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Take Our Housing Survey

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 8, 2024

Good housing that is safe and in good shape is hard to come by all over the country. The kind of housing you have can affect how well you do in school and at work, how well businesses are able to hire help, and how healthy you are. So, the City has hired an expert to study the housing situation in Rockford. They want to achieve several goals with this study:

2024 Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Schedule

By Rockford Sun Report | Jan 7, 2024

Rock River Disposal will be collecting Christmas trees for two consecutive weeks from City of Rockford residents on their normally scheduled garbage pick-up day from Monday, January 8, through Thursday, January 18, 2024. Non-bagged trees should be placed alongside resident’s regular garbage and must be free of all ornaments, stands, lights, tinsel, and other decorative materials. Trees that exceed 4 feet in height must be cut in half.

Water Service Line Study

By Rockford Sun Report | Dec 24, 2023

The City of Rockford Public Works Water Division is conducting a water service line inventory study. This study will gather information about the materials of water service lines throughout the City and help the Water Division more accurately identify where lead service lines are currently so that they can be targeted for removal. We need your help!

Health Literacy Micro-Grant Opportunity for Community-Based Organizations

By Rockford Sun Report | Dec 13, 2023

The City of Rockford’s Health and Human Services Department is pleased to announce the availability of Health Literacy Micro-Grant for community-based organizations dedicated to promoting health literacy and COVID-19 adoption within our city. These micro-grants are designed to support initiatives that promote better understanding of health information and empower residents to make informed decisions about their well-being, including accessing the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

New Entertainment District

By Rockford Sun Report | Dec 7, 2023

Late for a game at the BMO Center? Need to meet up with friends down the street? Want to sip your wine during your salon appointment? Now in downtown Rockford you can take your drink to-go when purchased in a designated cup from one of 14 bars and restaurants.

Charles Street Reconstruction

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 29, 2023

The City completed a $5.5 million roadway reconstruction project of Charles Street from 28th Street to Parkside Drive.

Committee Passes 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program

By Rockford Sun Report | Nov 29, 2023

Tonight, the Finance and Personnel Committee passed the FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This CIP provides for significant investment in improving the City’s infrastructure and is the largest proposed in City history, utilizing $322 million of secured local and leveraged outside agency funds to improve the infrastructure in Rockford. In addition to being the largest 5-year plan in City history, this plan also proposes the implementation of the largest single year of construction to date in 2024.

Calling All Young Artists

By Rockford Sun Report | Oct 26, 2023

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Mayor Tom McNamara needs your help! Each year, the Mayor sends out holiday cards to companies and organizations that help our community move forward. Once again, he’d like to use a card designed by a Rockford elementary or middle school student.

Learn How To Do Business with Local Government Agencies

By Rockford Sun Report | Oct 26, 2023

The City, in partnership with Rockford Park District, Chicago Rockford International Airport, Winnebago County Government, Rockford Housing Authority and Rock Valley College, will host the Second Annual Cutting the Red Tape event on Wednesday, November 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the UW Health Sports Factory. Participants will learn how to do business with local government agencies.

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Owen Costanza: Loser @ Appellate Court as we predicted

By Rockford Sun Report | Oct 18, 2023

Owen Costanza‘s loser appeal to the Appellate Court was unanimously determined to be a loser by the court.

New Project Provides Safe Space for Difficult Conversations

By Rockford Sun Report | Oct 12, 2023

The Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, in partnership with its grassroots team, is launching a new project in coordination with local barbers and beauticians – the Barbershop Project. This project highlights how barbers and beauticians, if provided the correct tools and education, can help interrupt the cycle of violence and support the mental wellbeing of clients.

City Launches New FOIA System

By Rockford Sun Report | Sep 21, 2023

On Monday, September 18, the City of Rockford will go live with a new web portal for FOIA requests. The new program will make it easier and more efficient to comply with the Freedom of Information Act. To make a FOIA request, please use the online portal.

City of Rockford Comprehensive Plan Final Draft

By Rockford Sun Report | Sep 14, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-12-7, the City of Rockford Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 25, at 5:30 p.m., in Council Chambers at Rockford City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois for the Consideration of:

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Sosnowski: 'We can reduce the tax burden on our residents through responsible and transparent budgeting'

By Rockford Sun Report | Sep 5, 2023

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) sounded an alarm about the need for responsibility and transparency in budgeting in a Sept.1 Facebook post. He shared a link to the Center Square, which said the Illinois state budget is highly dependent on federal money.

Syverson: “I am not convinced that this approach will offer all residents an improved experience”

By Rockford Sun Report | Sep 4, 2023

Changes came to Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles offices on Sept. 1. Senator Dave Syverson warned his constituents of these changes in an Aug. 29 Facebook post, as well as his feelings about these changes.

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