Good morning, Rockford.

Princess is a 2-year-old German Shepherd with one eye now at Winnebago County Animal Services at 4517 N.

Main St. after being returned by her previous owner due to a conflict with a housecat; she is playful, gentle, and ready for a new home.

The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA) announced plans to search for a new senior center to reduce social isolation and roll out a Facebook ad campaign for caregivers; it is holding a public hearing today at 10 a.m. at 1111 S.

Alpine Road in Rockford.

The Midway Village Museum will host World War I Days on April 11-12 with over 200 reenactors, trench tours, field battles, and musical presentations.

The event will also feature a new Camp Grant exhibit that highlights our local military history.

Rockford gas prices averaged $4.17 a gallon on Monday, April 6 — the highest start-of-week reading since November 2022, driven by global supply concerns amid heightened tensions in Iran.

The Winnebago County Highway Department will rehab a more than 2-mile stretch of Perryville Road from East State Street to south of Harrison Avenue in 2027.

The project will add asphalt resurfacing, drainage and traffic signal upgrades, and a new bike path (connecting to the Charles Street Community Path).

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.