City of Rockford
Recent News About City of Rockford
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City committee approves 2026 balanced budget with flat property taxes
The Finance and Personnel Committee has approved the 2026 budget for the City of Rockford, keeping property tax rates unchanged for the thirteenth consecutive year.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in September
Winnebago County residents paid just over $7 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in September.
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FOIA request sent to City of Rockford regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Rockford regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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City of Rockford schedules LIHEAP outreach sessions for energy assistance applications
The City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department will hold outreach sessions this week to assist residents in applying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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City task force introduces new protocol for response to strangulation
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention has introduced a new Coordinated Community Response to Strangulation Protocol.
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3 companies in cities within Ogle County received three inspections in 2024
There were three companies in cities associated with Ogle County that received three FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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City of Rockford opens applications for commercial corridor revitalization program
The City of Rockford has announced that its Commercial Corridor Property Revitalization Program is now accepting applications.
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In Memory: Remembering Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi on Their Death Anniversary (October 24)
On October 24, 1993, Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi died, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service and advocacy in Rockford, IL.
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Whitman Street in Rockford set to reopen after major reconstruction
Whitman Street in Rockford is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Monday, October 27 at noon following a two-year reconstruction project.
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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Winnebago County in Q3?
There were five companies in cities associated with Winnebago County that received five FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Fire and Police Commission appoints Rebecca Tyo as Rockford’s new fire chief
Rebecca Tyo has been appointed as the new chief of the Rockford Fire Department following a unanimous vote by the Fire and Police Commission.
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City of Rockford City Council met Oct. 14
City of Rockford City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in August
Winnebago County residents paid approximately $7.1 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in August.
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Rockford launches diaper drive with community partners to benefit local families
The City of Rockford is launching a Diaper Drive starting October 1 in collaboration with Goodwill of Northern Illinois and Rock Valley College.
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Rockford hosts public forums with fire chief candidates
Last night, five candidates for the position of Fire Chief participated in a virtual question-and-answer session to discuss their plans for the Rockford Fire Department.
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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Winnebago County?
There were 97 offenders living in Winnebago County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.
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Winnebago County responsible for 5th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July
Winnebago County residents paid approximately $7.2 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in July.
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Fire and Police Commission announces five finalists for Rockford fire chief
The Fire and Police Commission has named five finalists for the position of Chief of the Rockford Fire Department.
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In Memoriam: Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi remembered on his birthday (September 5)
Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi was born on September 5, 1921, in Rockford, IL, in a modest home on the city's west side.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Winnebago County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.