Good morning, Rockford.

The Hard Rock Casino donated $6,000 to the Rock River Valley Blood Center to help buy new blood mobiles for mobile blood drives.

The donation was made during National Volunteer Blood Donor month—showing the casino’s ongoing support for the community.

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-year-old Nicholas Myher on March 25 after a woman accused him of strangling her in a shed on March 23 — he fled in a Ford transit van after hearing her call 911.

Allen Hawkins pled guilty to armed kidnapping on Friday—dropping charges including attempted murder—after a man was chased and beaten near Samuelson and Alpine and four others were already sentenced with one receiving a 10-year prison term and three receiving 180-day jail terms.

During National Women's History Month, local music educator Kristin Lems shared how her family ties to Jane Addams have kept her legacy alive since her great-grandmother was helped at Hull House during a crisis.

She showed artifacts and explained that decades of volunteer work inspired her new musical 'Saint Jane and the Wicked Wicks'—a story that spans 30 years of family history.

Rock Valley College broke ground on its new Downtown West campus at 711 Green St. where two new buildings—a training center and a learning center—will serve students interested in automotive, truck driving, early childhood education, human services and criminal justice; construction is set to finish by fall 2026.

Rockford Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and over 200 local agencies to increase enforcement of distracted driving laws during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Officials said the effort will curb risks from phone use while driving, as nine Americans die daily in crashes involving distracted drivers — a measure that will push drivers to follow hands-free rules.

Rockford UW Health experts say using the 50+25+25 rule builds a healthy plate by making half your plate fruits and vegetables, 25+ lean protein, and 25+ whole grains for energy and fiber.

They add that including healthy fats from avocados and nuts supports heart health and dispels common diet myths.

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.

34th Annual RAMI Awards

7-10:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — Ticket info not specified — Celebrate the achievements of the Rockford music community during this annual awards night.

Screw City Car Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Screw City Tavern — Free entry — Celebrate spring with tacos, music, and a showcase of cars, trucks, and bikes.