Illinois Quick Hits: Rockford to fill budget gap with reserve funds

Illinois Quick Hits: Rockford to fill budget gap with reserve funds

June 17, 2026/
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By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
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(The Center Square) – Rockford officials are planning to spend reserve funds to close a $9.4 million revenue shortfall.

The Rockford Register Star reports that the city got $6 million less than expected in revenue from its annual share of state taxes on corporations and about $6 million less than expected in ambulance fees.

The Rockford city council approved a supplemental appropriation ordinance on Monday to allow for the use of city reserves.

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