City of Rockford
Recent News About City of Rockford
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Winnebago County will have 74 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q3
The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 74 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Winnebago County during the third quarter of 2025.
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Family Peace Center partners with Mercyhealth to aid domestic violence survivors
The Family Peace Center has announced a new collaboration with Mercyhealth’s Family Medicine Residency Program.
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Winnebago County taxpayers give just over $5.6 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April
In April, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Winnebago County responsible for 5th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024
Winnebago County residents paid just over $72 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in 2024.
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Prairie State sales taxes: Rockford residents paid 8th-largest sum per municipality in 2024
Rockford residents paid approximately $54.6 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in 2024.
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June: 20 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County to be released from jail
There are 20 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County set to be released from jail in June.
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Winnebago County collects approximately $11.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024
In 2024, Winnebago County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Winnebago County residents pay approximately $58.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024
In 2024, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Winnebago County as of April?
Cities within Winnebago County recorded 293 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.
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Rockford residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March
Rockford residents paid just under $4.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in March.
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Cities in Winnebago County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Winnebago County in April decreased in comparison to the previous month.
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**** FOIA Request Sent to City of Rockford Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025 **
** FOIA Request to City of Rockford Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
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Rockford earns GFOA Triple Crown for financial management excellence
The City of Rockford has been honored with the Triple Crown award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
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Winnebago County collects $902,403 in Countywide Sales Tax in March
In March, Winnebago County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Q1: Cities within Winnebago County recorded 305 lawyers in good standing
Cities within Winnebago County recorded 305 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.
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Winnebago County residents pay approximately $4.6 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March
In March, Winnebago County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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$188,295 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Winnebago County
In March, Winnebago County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Cities within Winnebago County registered 1 less lawyer with active licenses to practice law in Q1 compared to the previous quarter
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Winnebago County in the first quarter of 2025 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.
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Swearing-in ceremony to follow Rockford City Council meeting on May 5
A swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 5, at the City Council Chambers, located at 425 E. State Street.
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Just over $2.2 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Winnebago County
In 2024, Winnebago County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.