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What residents are talking about in Rockford public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Taxes Budget

2027 Budget

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Taxes Budget

Reclaiming First Sports Facilities 10-Year Impact and Future Planning

4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget

1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Taxes Budget

Proposed $103M Bond Issue

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Taxes Budget

Global Trade Park South TIF

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Rockford from local and regional media.

Rockford Register Stardata center development

Rockford data center is not a done deal. We need your voice | OpinionSusan Goldberg

Rockford data center is not a done deal. We need your voice | OpinionSusan Goldberg

Rockford Register Starmobile home rent discussion

Loves Park mobile home residents to discuss rent

Loves Park mobile home residents to discuss rent

Rockford Register Starpolice facility

New police training center features state-of-the-art equipment

New police training center features state-of-the-art equipment

Rockford Register Starroad closure for railroad repairs

Roscoe Road to close for railroad repairs

Roscoe Road to close for railroad repairs

Rock River Currentdowntown holiday event relocation to Davis Park

Stroll on State’s biggest moments will move into Davis Park in Rockford

Stroll on State’s biggest moments will move into Davis Park in Rockford

Rockford Register Starmental health services

New Rockford center boosts mental health access

New Rockford center boosts mental health access

Rockford Register Starstate senate election endorsement

Consider Joe Berning for Illinois Senate District 45 | Letter Stephen Judd

Consider Joe Berning for Illinois Senate District 45 | Letter Stephen Judd

Rockford Register Starlocal election endorsement

Vote for Sarah Mertens for Illinois Senate's 'Woman's Seat' | Letter Mary Lang

Vote for Sarah Mertens for Illinois Senate's 'Woman's Seat' | Letter Mary Lang

Rockford Register Starregional climate action plan

Come learn about the Rockford Region Climate Action Plan | OpinionMike Bacon

Come learn about the Rockford Region Climate Action Plan | OpinionMike Bacon

WIFR14th Ward infrastructure and pedestrian safety planning

Rockford’s 14th Ward meeting highlights road, safety plans

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Residents got a closer look at proposed road, sidewalk and bike path improvements Thursday night, while sharing concerns about safety in their neighborhoods. During the me...

Oct 30, 2026
WIFRhomicide investigation and arrests

5 charged after deadly Rockford shooting near Yonge Street

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Rockford police arrest five people, including a teenager, they say are connected with the death of a 20-year-old man. Below are the suspects who have been charged:Male, 17...

Oct 29, 2026
WIFRcrime and public safety

Suspect in custody following shooting on Clara Avenue in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A man was taken to the hospital following a shooting Thursday, and police say a suspect is in custody.Just before 12:40 p.m., Oct 29, Rockford Police Department posted on ...

Oct 29, 2026