ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is working to make sure everyone can stay warm this winter season.

The Human Services Department offers an emergency furnace assistance program that will assist with non-working furnaces.

Boone and Winnebago county homeowners that qualify, can apply.

Then an assessment will be done to determine why furnaces are not working, money then can be used to replace or repair them.

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