City of Rockford
Recent News About City of Rockford
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Barbershop Project to Host Kick Off Event
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.
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City of Rockford Announces Electric Aggregation Program
City of Rockford residents will soon be receiving a mailing from the City's selected electric aggregation supplier, Energy Harbor. The letter provides information on the agreement the City has negotiated on behalf of residents, including pricing, terms and conditions, and instructions on opting out of the program if desired. Residents and small business owners are automatically enrolled in the City's aggregation program and will receive the aggregation rate unless proactively opting out.According to City officials, the electric aggregation program aims to provide...
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306 lawyers in good standing in cities in Winnebago County as of December 2023
Cities located within Winnebago County recorded 306 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2023.
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The Barbershop Project, a new initiative aimed at interrupting the cycle of violence and supporting the mental wellbeing of clients, is set to kick off with a Free Haircut Event. The event will take place at Comprehensive Community Solutions in Rockford on Monday, January 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. Barbers and beauticians will be on hand to provide free haircuts and share information about the project.According to the Mayor's Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, the Barbershop Project is a collaborative effort between local barbers and beauticians, the...
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Rockford responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during October 2023
Rockford residents paid $4.3 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in October 2023.
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Snow Emergency Canceled
The Snow Emergency, including odd/even parking, scheduled for January 14, 2024, has been canceled. Residents can now resume normal parking without any restrictions. This announcement was made on January 10, 2024, two days prior to the scheduled Snow Emergency.According to the official statement, the decision to cancel the Snow Emergency was made after careful consideration of weather conditions and forecasts. The city authorities determined that the snowfall anticipated for the specified date would not reach the threshold required to declare an emergency. "We have been...
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Snow Emergency Declared for City of Rockford
Due to anticipated weather conditions, a Snow Emergency has been declared for the City of Rockford starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 12. This declaration requires all vehicles to be parked on the even side of the street to allow for efficient snow removal operations. Failure to comply may result in a ticket.When a snow or ice storm reaches a point where it becomes difficult to clear the streets, city officials can declare a Snow Emergency. This allows crews to safely and effectively maneuver plows to remove snow and ice from the roads. The City of Rockford has...
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Snow Emergency Canceled in [City Name]
The Snow Emergency, which had been in effect in [City Name], has now been canceled, including the odd/even parking regulations. This update was announced on January 10, 2024.Residents are relieved to hear the news, as the Snow Emergency had caused inconvenience and disruption to daily routines. With the cancellation, people can now resume their normal parking habits without worrying about potential fines or towing.The decision to cancel the Snow Emergency was made after careful consideration of the weather conditions and the safety of the city's roads. The [City Name]...
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Snow Emergency Declared in Rockford as Winter Storm Approaches
The City of Rockford has declared a Snow Emergency starting at 8 p.m. tonight in anticipation of the approaching winter storm. Enforcement teams will be deployed to ticket offenders who do not comply with parking regulations.Under the Snow Emergency, parking restrictions will be in place to allow for the safe and effective removal of snow and ice from city streets. Starting tonight at 8 p.m., parking will be prohibited on the even side of the street. Tomorrow, at 8 a.m., parking will be prohibited on the odd side of the street.City officials have identified a specific...
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Take Our Housing Survey
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:
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2024 Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Schedule
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.
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Winnebago County residents pay $55.6 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022
In 2022, Winnebago County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Rockford City Conducting Study on Housing Situation
Rockford City has hired an expert to conduct a study on the housing situation in the area. The city aims to address various goals through this study, including understanding the community's priorities and concerns regarding housing, identifying important issues, determining the necessary types of housing to be built, and identifying required investments in existing neighborhoods. The city also intends to involve residents in this process.To achieve these goals, the city is seeking input from residents. A housing survey has been created for residents to share their...
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$4.8 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in October for Winnebago County
In October, Winnebago County saw a decrease 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 October 2023
Winnebago County residents paid $5.8 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in October 2023.
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Winnebago County taxpayers give $920,833 in Countywide Sales Tax in October
In October, Winnebago County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Winnebago County collects $176,002 in County Sales Tax in October
In October, Winnebago County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Rock River Disposal Announces Christmas Tree Collection Schedule for City of Rockford Residents
Rock River Disposal has announced the schedule for the collection of Christmas trees from City of Rockford residents. The collection will take place over a two-week period, from Monday, January 8, through Thursday, January 18, 2024. Residents are advised to place their non-bagged trees alongside their regular garbage on their scheduled pick-up day. It is important to note that the trees should be free of all ornaments, stands, lights, tinsel, and other decorative materials. Trees that exceed 4 feet in height must be cut in half.In addition to Christmas trees, residents...
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How many companies in cities in Winnebago County received FDA inspections in December 2023?
There was one company in a city associated with Winnebago County that received an FDA inspection in December 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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$2.1 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Winnebago County
In 2022, Winnebago County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.