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LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program Begins The City of Rockford Human Services Department announces the beginning of the 2010/2011 LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) for Winnebago and Boone Counties. LIHEAP helps qualified low income families pay on their energy utility bills with a one-time grant that is applied directly to their utility accounts. LIHEAP has separate program start dates for three types of households: those who are senior or disabled; those whose energy utilities are disconnected, and the general public. Beginning September 1, qualified households occupied by a senior citizen, or a person who receives Social Security Disability benefits or has benefits pending, can call one of the attached sites for information and to make an appointment for assistance. To qualify, households must have at least one disabled family member or senior over the age of 60. Required documentation must include photo ID, proof of income for the past 30 days, proof of current or pending Social Security Disability, social security cards for every household member, current energy utility bills, and a current rent receipt if a renter. Beginning October 1, qualified households who are disconnected from one or both energy utilities can call one of the attached sites for information and to make an appointment. Required documentation must include a photo ID, proof of income for the past 30 days, social security cards for every household member, current energy utility bills, and a current rent receipt if a renter. Beginning November 1, qualified households from the general public can call one of the attached sites for information and to make an appointment. Required documentation must include a photo ID, proof of income for the past 30 days, social security cards for every household member, current energy utility bills, and a current rent receipt if a renter. Lists of the sites that residents can call for appointments can also be picked up at the City of Rockford, Community Services Division office, City Plaza, 555 N. Court St. Third floor. Please be advised that the Community Services Division office will not be an intake site for LIHEAP this year and will not be taking calls for appointments. The list of participating sites is attached. Click here LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The program will continue until funds are exhausted. City of Rockford Human Services Department ROCKFORD IL - The City of Rockford Human Services Department announces the availability of cooling sites throughout the city and surrounding area this summer. Cooling Sites offer air conditioned relief during periods of excessive heat or when an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service. For more information about how to stay cool, healthy and safe this summer, go to www.keepcool.illinois.gov. The purpose of Keep Cool Illinois is to inform Illinois residents, especially the elderly, families with small children and persons with disabilities, how to prevent heat-related health problems, reduce their utility bills and participate in summer activities safely. Fire Chief Derek Bergsten's Presentation to Rockford City Council July 6, 2010 ROCKSTAT MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RockStat is a forum designed to hold City of Rockford leadership accountable to customers, taxpayers, and citizens, for the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of services. The July 8th RockStat meeting will be held at Heartland Church, 1280 South Alpine Road 2009 RockStat Reports are now available HERE July 2010 RockStat is now available Mayor Lawrence J. Morrisey's State of the City Address is now available on-line: Click Here Construction and Development Services Customer Satisfaction Survey Online Services Notice Pothole Patching and Street Sweeping Schedule. The following operations are dependent on existing weather conditions and are subject to change accordingly. Citizens are urged to approach Public Works Crews with caution and at a reduced speed that is below posted speed limits. Week of September 6 to September 10, 2010 Street Sweeping
Pothole Patching - Arterial Routes
The City of Rockford Public Works Division appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as we perform our street maintenance activities.
Mayor Morrissey's speech to the Rockford Area Chamber of CommerceTo view the presentation, click here.To view the Chamber's video, click here.ROCKFORD REGION STIMULUS PLAN To read the entire plan, click here (This is a large file and may take awhile to download.) For a listing of City Hall and other City locations and hours click here. |
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