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City officials are reconsidering a nearly $600,000 quote to replace a handrail on North Main Street.

The 1,000-foot wrought iron handrail is failing, rusted, and has a section missing.

The handrail is intended to protect pedestrians on an elevated sidewalk that is nearly 5 feet above the street.

ROCKFORD, IL — A failing railing along an elevated sidewalk on North Main Street could cost taxpayers a whopping $586,392 to replace.

City Council members balked at the price at their meeting Oct. 20, which sent the project back to city engineers for another look.

"You could build most homes in Rockford, probably 95% of homes in Rockford, for $600,000," Ald. Chad Tuneberg, R-3, said the previous week. "A whole house with appliances and the whole gamut for $600,000. And her

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