Gaming revenue would be used to expand Rockford Promise scholarships, invest in high-risk neighborhoods and pay more into public safety pensions under a proposal from Mayor Tom McNamara’s administration.
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Rockford is about to get a big bump in gaming revenue. Its host community agreement with the Hard Rock Casino Rockford guarantees the city $7 million annually.
Previously, the city had committed $1.5 million a year of its share of gaming revenue to Rockford Promise scholarships, allowing Rockford Public Schools students who graduate with a 3.0 GPA to attend Northern Illinois University tuition free.
