Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
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🏘️ Community
The Retired Men’s Club (a 110-member group) donated $9,000 to support youth and family programs at the YMCA following its annual Christmas tree sale at Highcrest Shopping Center today.
The money will buy fitness equipment, educational supplies, and sports gear for various programs.
Screw City Food Co-op hosted its fourth annual seed swap last Tuesday at the RPL Nordlof Center, where gardeners exchanged seeds and learned the snail method (a space-saving growing option) to encourage local food skills.
🎓 Education
Rockford Public Schools awarded a nearly $59 million, three-year transportation contract to Züm Services Inc. today after a unanimous board vote aimed at modernizing its transit system.
🌲 Environment
Local farmers use controlled burns for land management to reduce pests and invasive species.
Ogle County Farm Bureau and Boone County conservation district officials said planned burns follow weather guidelines — keeping the process safe and clear for the community.
Local environmental groups and residents will meet today from 6 to 8 p.m. at NIU Rockford Campus Conference Center + 8500 E.
State St to discuss a potential data center project. There is no firm timeline yet for the $12 billion development planned by Monarch Energy.
🏛️ Government
Rock Valley College Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, March 24 to review a $7,900,000 bond proposal — intended to boost the working cash fund — and consider policy updates.
The board scheduled its next meetings for April 14 and 28 in the Educational Resources Center’s Performing Arts Room.
The IRS and Illinois Attorney General’s Office warn taxpayers about scams that target refunds and personal data ahead of the April 15 filing deadline; residents should verify messages directly through the IRS website and ignore suspicious calls or links.
🎉 Rockford Events
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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.
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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