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Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rockford celebrated its 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday as local marching bands, dancers, and community groups brought residents together by marching through Midtown and downtown. The festivities ended at Prairie Street Brewing Company with live music, food, drinks + family-friendly activities. WIFR
- ➤ Community members joined the annual Shamrock 5K Beer Run and online auction on March 14 at Sportscore One, 1288 Elmwood Rd to raise funds for Nik's Wish for young-adult cancer patients - the run featured five beer stops and a post-race indoor party until 3 p.m. WIFR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of middle and high school students tested their skills in the annual Science Olympiad event at Rock Valley College (RVC) on Saturday, and leading teams will advance to the state tournament at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in April. WIFR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Rockford Metro high school standouts will compete in games during the week starting Monday, March 16. Matchups are scheduled through March 21 at various local venues — details include opponent teams and game times. Rockford Sun
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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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