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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Home Repair and Accessibility Program Open for Applications

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The City of Rockford’s Community and Economic Development departments announced today that the application for the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) is now available. The program is designed to assist low-income and very low-income ho...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Passing of Alderman Linda McNeely

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alderman Linda McNeely. Alderman McNeely served the City’s 13th Ward for 26 years.   “Alderman McNeely was a dedicated and passionate public servant,” says Mayor Tom McNam...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Supporting Youth and Addressing Violence

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Two community groups – Get Connected and Comprehensive Community Solutions - recently received grants administered by the Office of Firearms Violence Prevention of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
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Posted on: April 10, 2023

City of Rockford Comprehensive Plan Update

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The City of Rockford is pleased to announce that we’ll be accepting public comments on the update to the City’s Comprehensive Planning document.

The Comprehensive Plan acts as a guide to coordinate and align zoning and land-use, transpo...

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Posted on: April 10, 2023

New Online Portal

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We just launched a new online portal for permitting and service requests on our website. Service requests include reporting potholes, weeds, problem properties and tree issues, as well as many other complaints. This new portal streamlines the application ...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Charles Street Reconstruction

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Starting April 3, Charles Street from 28th Street to Parkside Drive will be closed for reconstruction. Improvements will include new storm sewer to help alleviate drainage issues, a new multi-use path, sidewalk replacement, new traffic signals, and new co...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Appointment for 11th Ward Vacancy

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Mayor McNamara has announced his appointment of Isidro Barrios to serve as 11th Ward Alderman. If approved by City Council, Barrios will fill the vacant seat created by the passing of Alderman Tuffy Quinonez.

Barrios was a construction union laborer and fo...

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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