Reporting an accident
Illinois requires a crash report for death bodily injury or property damage over $1500 when all drivers are insured; the threshold is $500 if any driver is uninsured. [isp.illinois.gov]
Accident Report Copy
BuyCrash offers reports online for $15; Records Center copies are available 10 working days after the crash for $5 by mail or in person. [rockfordil.gov]
Parking
Routine residential-plowing notices now state that odd/even parking restrictions are in effect; the term Snow Emergency is reserved for major storms. The snow hotline is 779-348-7260. [rockfordil.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Pay at Greater Rockford Auto Auction at 5937 Sandy Hollow Road; call 815-874-7800. Release requires payment of applicable charges plus proof of ownership and insurance. [rockfordil.gov]
Who to call
Rockford Police non-emergency is 815-966-2900; the department main number is 779-500-6555. [rockfordil.gov]
Fees
Claim charges include a $150 tow bill; a $95 release charge; $50 per calendar day storage; and an offense-based impound fee of $266 or $550 to $1000. [rockfordil.gov]
Private-property towing
Illinois regulates commercial removal of trespassing vehicles from private property under Chapter 18a; the Illinois Commerce Commission licenses relocators and sets reasonable rates. [ilga.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.