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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 29 at 8 a.m., 15 Lifescape Community Services volunteers worked with Home Depot to pick up supplies at 1580 W. Lane Road in Machesney Park and build garden boxes for 20 older adults in need. Each volunteer visited two or three homes and filled the boxes with flowers or vegetables using a Home Depot Foundation grant — tools and seeds to ease gardening — to assist local seniors. WIFR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Buckley, 40, was arrested on May 28 in Rockford for two alleged shooting incidents reported on May 17 near Cameron Avenue and on May 25 near Royal Avenue + video footage and witness accounts linked him to the crimes, and he faces charges including unauthorized firearm possession and reckless discharge. WTVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rockford Art Museum is hosting Analog: Rockford’s Decade of Creative Rebellion—a free exhibition that highlights local art and creative movements from the 90s. The show will run until September and includes monthly lectures beginning June 26 at 6 p.m. WIFR
- ➤ Tom Asher has crafted violins in a basement workshop in a quiet wooded neighborhood on Rockford’s south side using skills honed as a musician, woodworker, and artist—he is also known for repairing local stringed instruments and supporting the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. Northern Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Administrators at Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 earned an average of $119,086 in 2024 which ranks them 283rd in Illinois. The district in Winnebago County, with 1,712 enrolled students, saw salaries rise 5.1% from last year — averaging 190 students per administrator. Rockford Sun
- ➤ The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association hosted its apprentice graduation at Aldeen Golf Course in Rockford on May 28—where 16 apprentices earned journeyman credentials in trades like CNC precision machinist, gear cutting, metal fabricator/welder and tool and die maker—after finishing their training. The program included 600 classroom hours at Rock Valley College and between 8,000 and 10,000 on‐the‐job hours—numbers that show strong local manufacturing skills—while the event also featured a dinner, social hour and keynote speech. WIFR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Rockford Airport Authority Board of Commissioners named Mike Schablaske as its new Chairman, replacing Paul R. Cicero who led the board for 12 years. Schablaske and other new officers will take office on June 1 — the board highlighted Cicero's key role in growing both cargo and passenger services. WIFR
- ➤ Loves Park residents paid about $12.3 million in sales taxes in 2024—ranking the city 86th among Illinois municipalities and marking a drop from 85th the previous year. Rockford Sun
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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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Portillo's Golden Apple Give Back Day
Golden Apple Foundation will receive 20% of the receipts for purchases from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at 6090 E. State St., Rockford. Join us for some great food and drinks! Order online or in-app for pickup using code PORTILLOS36 before checkout in the “Coupon Code” field or let the cashier know when ordering at the restaurant. Valid on drive-thru, pickup, kiosk and in-restaurant orders!
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Rockford Job Fair
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford — Free entry — Connect face-to-face with several employers hiring in the Rockford area.
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