Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
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🏘️ Community
On Sunday, May 24, people from across Winnebago gathered at North Burritt Union Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers.
The service included a roll-call of about 120 names, a Presentation of Color, a reading of the Gettysburg Address & a playing of Taps.
On Sunday, May 24, Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd held its final worship at 1829 N.
Rockton Ave after 79 years of service. The church donated its building to the YMCA of Rock River Valley (with a $3.7 million investment) to host new Table of Grace services.
🏥 Health
PA Peterson at the Citadel, a for-profit nursing home in Winnebago County — owned by five stakeholders since June 30, 2017 — received a CMS rating of 2 for Q1 2026 as it served an average of 124 residents daily.
It also paid a fine of $21,212.
🎉 Rockford Events
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Love Song Live in Vietnamese
6-9 p.m. — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — 21+ only — Experience captivating live music in a vibrant setting.
Nike Flag Football Camp in Rockford, IL
June 3-5 — Clarence Hicks Sports Complex — Pricing available upon inquiry — Enhance your flag football skills with experienced coaches and fun competitions.
Mushroom Identification Hike
10 AM - 12 PM — Funderburg Forest Preserve — $7 per person — Explore the wonders of fungi hidden in the forest during this nature adventure suitable for all ages.
Once on This Island
7:30-9:30 p.m. — RVC Starlight Theatre — Cost Info TBA — Experience a vibrant musical journey of love and destiny on the island of Haiti.
The Voice of Hind Rajab Movie Screening
3-5 p.m. — RPL Nordlof Center — $5 entry — Watch the Oscar-nominated film that explores humanity and mental health themes.
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