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Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Severson Dells Nature Center will change its name to Wild Roots Nature Center on July 1 to reflect growing programs at its Montague Road and soon-to-be Prairie’s Edge sites — the center will continue offering science-based nature education. Rockford Register Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rural on Tap hosted an adult Easter egg hunt in Rockford where guests searched for hidden eggs and competed for prizes. Organizers said the event offered a fresh, competitive twist on the holiday celebration. WIFR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 enrolled 37 Black students for the 2024-25 school year (a 5.7% increase from last year) among 1,668 total students, with Roscoe Middle School recording the highest count at 13 in Winnebago County. Rockford Sun
- ➤ Hononegah Community High School District 207 enrolled 1,782 students in 2024-25, ranking 221st statewide compared to 219th last year. The enrollment comes amid a steady statewide decline since 2017-18. Rockford Sun
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Los Huracanes Del Norte Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively sounds of Los Huracanes Del Norte in a vibrant setting.
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Rockford Handmade Market - Spring 2026
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Free entry — Experience a vibrant showcase of local creativity and craftsmanship in the spring market.
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