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We've written extensively in this space about Illinois' ongoing budget woes. A year without a spending plan in place, lack of, or extremely delayed payment of bills, worries over school closures and shortfalls, etc. Like I said, we've written about it, as have many others. Now, 43 Illinois mayors have written about it, too.

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey was in the WROK studio Thursday morning for his monthly "Ask The Mayor" show, and, as expected, the proposed affordable housing development on the city's East side was the major topic of conversation. Here's a recap of what you might have missed...

In the June edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey and Michael Koolidge discussed the controversial RHA plan to build an affordable housing development on the city's East side on South New Towne Drive, just off East State Street...

The head of a Rockford private security firm says body cameras for his employees provide "validation." Meanwhile, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey tells WROK he better preparedness and training for officers is more important than body cameras...

In the May edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey answered a listener question about how budget cuts might be determined if local funding from the state is reduced. Specifically, why is police/public safety sometimes talked about as the initial place where rollbacks would be made: Meanwhile, the Mayor also talked about how the city works to succeed despite whatever policies are

In the April edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Larry Morrissey and Michael Koolidge discussed how prevailing wage laws affect the city of Rockford and its budget. The Mayor's brief explanation of the term was having government bureaucrats decide, based on market data, what rate will have to be for various types of work performed for the city: Remember, once a month, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey comes

In the April edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Larry Morrissey answered a caller's question about property tax rates in Rockford. The Mayor said the city hasn't raised its revenue through property taxes at all over the last two years. He proceeded to explain why residents might see the rate going up: Remember, once a month, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey comes to the 1440 WROK studio to take your questi

In the April edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Larry Morrissey answered a listener email about video gaming facilities located across the area and the possibility of Rockford getting a casino license in the near future. The Mayor said the city is hoping to get more control over managing video gaming, but at the moment any location with a state and local liquor license can apply to have gaming machines..

If you have a question for Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey, here's your chance to get an answer. Once a month, Mayor Morrissey comes to the WROK studio for his “Ask the Mayor” program during The Michael Koolidge Show. The Mayor talks with Michael about issues impacting the city and its residents and always takes comments and questions from our listeners...

In the March edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Larry Morrissey and host Michael Koolidge discussed the expansion of Uber service to the Rockford area and what it might mean for residents. The Mayor said one avenue the city is exploring is talking to Uber about partnering with local colleges to provide transportation for students when certain classes are meeting off-campus and public transportation might