ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Boosting the Rockford region’s economy and taking concerns from area leaders and residents was the goal of a roundtable event Tuesday held by two state lawmakers.
State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford) and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside) met with community members at Fresco at the Gardens in Rockford.
The topics top of mind for residents included sky-high energy costs and the importance of affordability…