Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
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🏘️ Community
Nearly 300 Rockford families received free smoke alarms on March 22 during the Red Cross Sound the Alarm event to boost fire safety.
The campaign comes after a series of multi-family house fires — officials noted that working alarms can lower fire death risk by 50% and urged residents to check their systems if installation was delayed.
🏛️ Government
Rockford officials are opening online pre-applications for the next round of the Expanded Rehab Assistance Program, which offers up to $60,000 in forgivable loans to fix home repairs for safety, code, or accessibility issues.
The pre-application is open until 5 p.m. March 28 for eligible single family homes, and a lottery will be held on March 31 with notifications by April 4 (in-person help can be scheduled for March 27 at City Hall, 425 E. State Street).
🎉 Rockford Events
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An Evening with Jessica Willis Fisher
Experience an intimate live performance by Jessica Willis Fisher at The Music Box in Rockford.
Teacher Appreciation Night
The Rockford IceHogs and the Golden Apple Foundation are partnering for Teacher Appreciation Night at the IceHogs game on Friday, March 28, for the IceHogs 7 p.m. game against the Manitoba Moose! At the game on March 28, there will be additional ways you can support Golden Apple. All proceeds that night from the IceHogs 50/50 raffle and Spin-to-Win game will be donated to Golden Apple to aid in its mission to celebrate and support educational excellence in our community. March 28 is also a $2 beer and soft drink night at the IceHogs!
Midwest Holistic Health Fair - Rockford, IL
The Midwest's premier Holistic Health Fair offers attendees a chance to connect with vendors, sample products, and learn about holistic health and wellness practices.
Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters Live Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — The Music Box — Free entry — Experience the progressive roots rock sound of one of the Midwest's most hard-touring bands.
Air Supply Live Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Air Supply at this unforgettable live performance.
Easter Egg-Streme Egg Hunt
7-9 p.m. — The YMCA of Rock River Valley - Northeast Family YMCA — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, crafts, and a photo with the Easter bunny.
Egg Hunt at Camp Winnebago
1-4 p.m. — Camp Winnebago Branch YMCA — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with games, crafts, and thousands of eggs filled with sweets and prizes.
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