Good morning, Rockford.

Improved Comfort hosted a free pie throwing event at Sinnissippi Park today at noon to promote lung health, clean air awareness, and support for the American Lung Association.

Families enjoyed games, crafts, food, an ice cream station, and live entertainment — with donations also offering a chance to win a $75 A/C tune-up.

On May 30, 136 Collins Aerospace employees joined Lifescape to help with yard work at 15 Rockford homes for older adults—using supplies like gloves, lawn bags and trimmers—to complete outdoor projects.

Administrators in Harlem Unit School District 122 earned an average of $112,001 in 2024, ranking 395th statewide according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Their wages increased 3.7% from 2023 plus remain 6.2% below the state average of $119,384.

Educators, school staff and mental health professionals are invited by the Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education to the Summer Symposium on June 12 at Embassy Suites—416 S.

Main Street. The event will offer keynote speakers, breakout sessions, up to 8 professional development hours, free parking, and a goodie bag, with tickets at $80 per person or $50 in a group of four or more and registration closing on June 2.

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.

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!

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.