Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
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🏘️ Community
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🎓 Education
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.
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 Events
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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.
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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