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Rockford
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members held the Jaimie Cox Memorial Blood Drive Saturday & donated blood to honor the fallen officer amid a regional shortage. The event was co-hosted by the Rock River Valley Blood Center and the Jaimie Cox Foundation, marking its fourth annual drive. WIFR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new halal Cajun chicken chain opened last week inside the Shell gas station at 3003 11th St. in south Rockford — a partnership with Big Bite that offers varied menu choices — and owner Mo plans to open another location soon. Rock River Current
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock Valley College’s Starlight Theatre marks 60 years with four musicals and special events: StarBright Program’s production of The Addams Family (Aug 5-9), a 1776 concert on July 2, and Stars of Starlight (Aug 14). Volunteer auditions run Feb 26-Mar 1 and Mar 5-7. WIFR
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 10, stateline residents visited The Pottery Lounge at 312 N. Alpine Rd. Suite 104 to adopt a painted clay penguin for $20 – all materials were provided. Attendees chose acrylic paint for immediate take home or glaze for later pickup. WIFR
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Susan Nelson – Soprano Performance
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful and sensitive performances of soprano Susan Nelson as she celebrates women composers.
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Ernie Hendrickson Band Tribute to The Grateful Dead
8-10 p.m. — The Music Box — Ticket info available — Join Ernie Hendrickson Band for a nostalgic tribute to The Grateful Dead.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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