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07.25.10 - 911 Telecommunicator
07.08.10 - Sr. Clerk
06.28.10 - Maintenance Worker - Water
06.28.10 - 911 Communications Manager
06.14.10 - Accountant - Pensions & Investments
06.06.10 - Bilingual Assistant Teacher - 49 Wks.
06.06.10 - Bilingual Assistant Teacher - 38 Wks.
06.03.10 - Equipment Operator
06.01.10 - Senior Office Assistant
05.24.10 - Financial Analyst
04.22.10 - Crew Leader - Water
04.22.10 - Water Services Coordinator
04.14.10 - Assistant Shift Supervisor
04.08.10 - Water Operations Manager - Production & Customer Service
03.31.10 - Maintenance Worker - Street
03.30.10 - CIP - Operations Manager
03.30.10 - Senior Clerk
03.08.10 - Shift Supervisor
03.07.10 - Water Operations Supervisor - Distribution
02.16.10 - Citizen Reporting Assistant
02.14.10 - Head Teacher - 38 Wks.
01.26.10 - Early Head Start Manager
01.25.10 - Engineering Technician
01.19.10 - Maintenance Repair Worker
01.19.10 - Sr. Administrative Assistant - RMAP
12.21.09 - Tree Trimmer
12.10.09 - Bus Driver 37-Wks.
11.12.09 - Water Plant Operator
11.09.09 - Senior Secretary
09.21.09 - Assistant Teacher - 38 Wks.
08.03.09 - Housing Advocate
07.20.09 - Police Telecommunicator
06.15.09 - Property Maintenance Supervisor
05.26.09 - Transportation & Properties Manager
05.14.09 - Energy Specialist
05.14.09 - Weatherization Specialist
05.05.09 - Sr. Account Clerk
03.16.09 - Fire Telecommunicator
02.08.09 - State of the City Ticket Request

Thank you for joining us at the 2009 State of the City.  Please allow 3 - 5 days for delivery. 

01.12.09 - Assistant Teacher - 37 Wks.
01.05.09 - Customer Service Supervisor, Water
12.18.08 - Water Plant Operations & Maintenance Supervisor
12.08.08 - Water Treatment Supervisor
11.17.08 - Fire Chief Appointed
11.17.08 - Traffic Signal Repairer
11.05.08 - Police Technician
10.24.08 - Assistant City Attorney I
10.20.08 - Community Services Program Coordinator
10.20.08 - Bus Driver - 38 Wks.
09.22.08 - Sr. Traffic Engineering Technician
09.08.08 - Sr. Engineering Technician
08.25.08 - Traffic Engineer
08.10.08 - Water Control System Technician
08.04.08 - Senior Clerk - Water
08.04.08 - Head Teacher - 37 Wks.
07.28.08 - Transportation Planner
07.27.08 - RMAP Transportation Planner
07.14.08 - Water Quality Technician
06.23.08 - Community Services Homeless Coordinator
06.18.08 - Recruiting Period Now Open

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05.27.08 - Inventory Control Clerk
05.24.08 - Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development - Construction & Development Series
05.05.08 - Neighborhood Enforcement Specialist
04.27.08 - Human Resources Specialist
04.07.08 - Customer Service Sr. Clerk
03.14.08 - Outreach Worker
02.19.08 - Asset Seizure Analyst
02.19.08 - Distribution System Operation Supervisor
01.22.08 - Asst. Superintendent - Water Distribution
01.22.08 - Environmental Projects Coordinator
01.22.08 - Assistant Superintendent - Street Operations
12.27.07 - How do I get to the City of Rockford Human Resources Department?
12.24.07 - Project Manager.
11.19.07 - Prevention Program Specialist
11.19.07 - Public Works Maintenance Supervisor
11.05.07 - Truancy Hearing Clerk
10.29.07 - Water Project Manager
10.19.07 - Human Resources Manager
09.06.07 - Fire Prevention Poster Contest
06.25.07 - Water Engineering Supervisor
04.10.07 - 3rd Annual 911 Run
01.02.07 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms
12.03.06 - Information on Snow and Ice Removal
03.20.06 - Alternatives Analysis Open House
03.10.06 - Northern Illinois Commuter Transportation Initiative
03.09.06 - Harrison Avenue Rehabilitation
02.21.06 - Informational Meetings Scheduled for the 1% Capital Projects Referendum
02.09.06 - Auburn Street Reconstruction
12.22.05 - Christmas Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule
12.06.05 - Police Department - Home Page
11.09.05 - Fall Leaf Collection
10.12.05 - 2005 Bond Sale, Economic Development Projects Funded
09.02.05 - Donations Being Accepted in Rockford for Hurricane Relief
08.17.05 - School District, City Establish Truancy Hotline
08.15.05 - City Council Approves Daytime Curfew
08.12.05 - Open Houses & Home Buyer Seminar

Access to information about Open Houses & Home Buyer Seminar during August, 2005, provided by Neighborhood Development Division of the Community Development Department.

08.09.05 - City Council Approves Appointments to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
08.09.05 - City Council to Consider Daytime Curfew
08.01.05 - City Council Approves Littering Ordinance
08.01.05 - Rockford Celebrates National Night Out
07.27.05 - Police Chief Announces Retirement Plans
07.26.05 - City Council Approves UPS Agreement
07.26.05 - Walk Across Illinois Coming to Rockford
07.22.05 - City Council to Consider Anti-Litter Law
07.22.05 - Public Hearing Set on Geothermal Energy
07.01.05 - Street Resurfacing Program to Begin
06.24.05 - Public Comments Sought on Long-Range Transportation Plan
06.24.05 - County, City Announce Crime Reduction Programs
06.23.05 - Summer Cooling Sites Announced
06.23.05 - Summer Food Program Available for Kids
06.22.05 - Rockford 4th of July Activities Planned
06.20.05 - America in Bloom Judges Arrive This Week
06.08.05 - 21 NEW FIREFIGHTERS GRADUATE FROM THE ROCKFORD FIRE ACADEMY
06.07.05 - America in Bloom Judges Due June 23rd
06.07.05 - Taste of Rockford Returns June 17th and 18th
06.07.05 - Mayor's Arts Awards to be Presented June 9th
06.03.05 - Public Meeting to Discuss Bicycle-Pedestrian Improvements
06.02.05 - FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS ANNUAL SAFETY FEST AND 911 RUN THIS WEEKEND
06.01.05 - Citywide Cleanup This Weekend
05.27.05 - Great Race Coming to Rockford!
05.26.05 - Rockin' Summer Campaign Underway
05.26.05 - Fire Department Safety Festival and 911 Run Planned
05.24.05 - Rockford Memorial Day Activities Planned
05.09.05 - 21 New Rockford Firefighters Graduate from Fire Academy
05.02.05 - City of Rockford Celebrates Arbor Day
04.28.05 - Mayor Morrissey Selects New City Administrator and New Legal Director
04.26.05 - Mayor Morrissey Pushes City of Rockford Agenda in Washington D.C.
04.25.05 - City of Rockford Sells Bonds for Public Improvements
04.25.05 - Larry Morrissey Sworn In As Mayor
04.25.05 - Rockford Area Transportation Study Seeking Public Comment
04.19.05 - UPS To Expand Rockford Hub
04.06.05 - Rockford Elects New Mayor; Road Referendum Passes
03.25.05 - Thursday Deadline for Purchasing Rockford Vehicle Stickers
03.24.05 - Rockford Announces New Sister City
03.23.05 - City, RAEDC Release Results of Global Tradepark Survey
03.23.05 - Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Resumes March 28th
03.15.05 - State Money Awarded for Airport Parking
03.10.05 - New Public Art Planned for Rockford Riverfront
03.01.05 - 22 New Firefighters Sworn In
03.01.05 - UPS Selects Louisville for New Expansion
02.23.05 - City Council Primary Election Results
02.23.05 - City Council Approves 2005 Budget
02.18.05 - Governor's Budget Includes Money for Rockford Projects
02.17.05 - Nominations Being Accepted for Mayor's Arts Awards
02.16.05 - Notices Sent to Rockford Water Customers
02.14.05 - Mayor Announces the Availability of Emergency Shelter Grants

Press Release about the Emergency Shelter Grants available.

02.08.05 - Rockford Airport Receives $3.9 Million Federal Grant
02.08.05 - City Council Endorses North Main & Auburn Plan
02.07.05 - New Fire Trucks and Ambulances Delivered
01.28.05 - Northwest Airlines Adds Rockford to Detroit Service
01.28.05 - Local Dialogue on Poverty Announced
01.28.05 - Mayor Scott Opens Tax Counseling Site
01.26.05 - Community Assistance Program Request for Proposals

Press release announcing the Community Assistance Program Request for Proposal.

01.07.05 - Your Polling Information

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Rock River Independent Film Fest
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Chestnut & Walnut Streets Closing
Discolored Water Alert 7-3-06
Mayor Announces New Parking Enforcement Ordinance
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Springfield Avenue Reopens
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Youth Values Campaign Launched
Harrison Avenue Construction Update
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Mayor Morrissey Declares Local Emergency After Storm Damage
The nFACTOR and RAEDC Announce Rockford Day At NIU
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