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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Roscoe Gardening Club and Rockton United Methodist Church have joined to launch a community garden at 102 W. Chapel that will grow vegetables to help feed local families and food pantries — volunteers will hold the first planting day on May 15, which is free and open to the public. The project received donations from local sources, including $2,250 from Slabaugh Services and $1,000 from an anonymous donor. WIFR
- ➤ The Roscoe Gardening Club and Rockton United Methodist Church have launched a community garden to donate produce to local food banks. The project was funded by a grant and donations—local leaders pushed it through quickly—and they expect to expand if it proves successful. WTVO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Winnebago County Coroner’s Office identified 40 year old Corey Carter—riding his motorcycle westbound on West Lane Road—as the victim of a crash on Saturday, May 10, in Machesney Park; emergency crews pronounced him dead at 7:21 p.m. after he sustained blunt trauma to the head and chest, and investigations are ongoing. Rockford Register Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Pomodoro Italian eatery in Loves Park announced it will close permanently after Saturday, May 24th. The restaurant — which opened in 2021 at 6500 E. Riverside Blvd — expressed gratitude for the memories shared with its community. WTVO
- ➤ Today, the Amazon Air Hub in Rockford marks five years of growth as it now handles up to 10 flights and 300,000 packages a day—up from a single flight a decade ago. The facility employs over 1,100 workers—its local transit partnership offers free rides—and holds a five-year contract to boost service and capacity further. WIFR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several Rockford high school students from East, Guilford and Jefferson built three new homes with Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity — learning carpentry skills as part of their school’s construction trades programs — to provide families with safe, affordable, healthy housing. WIFR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that a mosquito pool collected in Rockford on May 9 tested positive for West Nile virus on May 12 — the first such case in the state. WIFR
SHOP NEWS
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Prairie Street Golden Apple Give Back Day
Rockford City Tin participant, Prairie Street Brewhouse, is giving back! Golden Apple will receive 20% of the receipts for purchases from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. Join us on the dock (or inside) at 200 Prairie St., Rockford, for some great food and drinks!
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5/14 Free Chicken Strips to first 1000 customers
We wanted to do something fun with our new product. Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, May 14th, from 2 PM to 5 PM to get our NEW McCrispy Chicken Strips- 💯 FREE! No purchase required!📍 ONLY @ the Bucciferro Family McDonald’s, located at 314 N Mulford, Rockford, IL.
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Lola Blu Solo Sunday Funday
2-8 p.m. — Louie's Tap House — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of rising country star Lola Blu with her captivating voice live on stage.
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Info Session on the Impact of Property Tax Sales
Join us for an important community event focused on property tax sales and how they impact Rockford residents. This is a FREE event open to the public—everyone is welcome! 📍 Location: Crusader Community Health Clinic | 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM | 📍 Address: 1200 W State St, Rockford, IL 61102
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8th Annual Miracle Mile Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Don Carter Lanes — Entry fee $20, spectators free — Celebrate automotive passion with a showcase of cool rides and live music.
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On-Site Tour at Grand Victorian
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Grand Victorian of Rockford — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living activities and dining options in a welcoming environment.
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Timber Pointe Party Band Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Timber Pointe Golf Club — Check event page for ticket info — High energy party band covering a wide variety of music from the 70’s to today’s hits.
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