Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
Good morning, Rockford.
🚨 Crime
On June 9, 1966, 46-year-old Lauretta Lyons was found dead at her far-north Rockford home after walking her dogs, and police later discovered she was strangled with neckties—her husband Edwin was cleared of any involvement and no suspect has been charged.
Rockford authorities arrested 45-year-old Barbara Quintana for drug charges after deputies used a battering ram to enter her home on Feb 26 at 8:30 a.m. — they found cocaine, digital scales, and miscellaneous pills — and she was later granted pretrial release on March 28.
🎭 Culture
Rock Valley College held its first music festival on Saturday to showcase a musical theatre production of Scarlet Pimpernel and reconnect local residents with live performances.
Professor Christopher Joyner said future festivals will offer new themes—aiming to engage more locals with the arts.
🎓 Education
Rockford Public Library will host Library Giving Day on April 1 to raise funds for its programs—supporting the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge 'Level Up' that begins on May 31.
Donations will be accepted online and at all library branches on the day of the event.
🎉 Rockford Events
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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.
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