Rockford seeks $2M in concessions from fire, police unions - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

The slumping economy is fueling much of the city’s budget woes. Sales, use, income and other “elastic” taxes that swing up or down with the economy are expected to miss the mark this year by $2.2 million, or 4.2 percent of general fund revenues

police and fire unions to help close a $2 million budget gap.
“The exempt employees have taken furlough days and been subject to other cuts,”

Rockford seeks $2M in concessions from fire, police unions - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star