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Rockford
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Northwestern Illinois honored six women and awarded five scholarships at its Leader Luncheon today, where keynote speaker Linsey Davis (a two-time Emmy-award winner) discussed equity and community impact. Funds raised will boost local programs that promote equal opportunities. Rockford Register Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rockford City Council approved plans Monday night for the city’s first 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop at the southwest corner of East Riverside Boulevard and Bell School Road; no timeline for construction has been announced yet. Rock River Current
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Stifftones performed live on WNIJ on March 5 at 6:55 p.m., talking about their new record Existentialism on Main St. Folie a Deux; husband and wife duo Shaun and Rachel Stief explained how touring in a 1996 Cadillac hearse — a nod to their journey — shapes their sound. Northern Public Radio
- ➤ Rockford Area Arts Council hosts the Rockford Area Arts Awards today at Maddox Theatre at Rockford University, starting with a 6 p.m. social hour, a 7:15 p.m. awards program and a 9 p.m. after-party as it honors local creative talent including native Robert Greenblatt. WIFR
- ➤ Comedian Charlie Berens will perform two shows at the Coronado Theatre on Saturday, Mar. 7 in downtown Rockford. The comic, known for his Midwestern humor, will bring lively entertainment to one of his favorite local venues. Northern Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board awarded $1.6M to nine local groups to boost mental health services for underserved residents — the funds came from a half-cent mental health sales tax. Rock River Current
- ➤ Rockford resident Mark Schandelmeier underwent a routine colonoscopy where OSF HealthCare removed three precancerous polyps, potentially averting colon cancer. OSF HealthCare will host a colon cancer awareness event (featuring an inflatable walk-thru colon) on Wednesday, March 11. WIFR
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Charlie Berens Comedy Show
5-8 p.m. — Coronado Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Emmy-winning comedian and author Charlie Berens.
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Fireside Music with Rockford Symphony Orchestra
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Anderson Japanese Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with live music from Rockford’s premier youth choir while savoring light lunches and pastries.
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52nd Annual Rockford RV, Camping, & Travel Show
2-4 p.m. — Indoor Sports Center — $8 adults, children free — Explore RVs, camping gear, and enjoy live entertainment with unique contests.
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Rock River Valley Model Train Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Harlem High School — $5 admission, kids 12 and under free — Explore vast displays of model trains and supplies while enjoying hourly door prizes.
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Melodies at the Museum
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Rockford Art Museum — $45 — Experience a blend of chamber music and art with insights from RSO musicians and a community reception.
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A Night of Cheap Trick Songs
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Music Box — From $22.17 — Celebrate the sounds of Rockford's Hall of Fame band with MILES NIELSEN & KELLY covering their classics.
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Jesse & Joy Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beautiful melodies of Jesse & Joy during their El Despecho Tour.
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Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild Hockey Game
6:30-10:30 p.m. — BMO Center — Free food included — Enjoy an exciting AHL matchup and learn about sports chiropractic while cheering for the IceHogs.
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