“Centre parking draws concern” –

Source: Rockford Morning Star 5/21/1978

“Metro tax endorsed by council” – April 1978

Source: Rockford Morning Star 4/4/1978; by Tom Schafer

“Metro tax endorsed by council” – 4-4-1978

Source: Rockford Morning Star 4/4/1978; article by Tom Schafer

“Coronado to fit in Metro Centre plan?” – Feb. 1978

Source: Rockford Morning Star 2/15/1978 and also Rockfordiana: Municipal Centers – 2, p. 14

“Hotel-motel tax prompts controversy” – Feb 1978

Source:  Rockford Morning Star 2/4/1978 and Rockfordiana:  Municipal centers – 2,  page 9

“Aldermen give initial centre OK” – 8/28/1977

Source:  Rockford Register-Star 8/28/1977 by Dean Todd and also Rockfordiana: Municipal Centers – 2, page 1