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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rockton and Roscoe kicked off the second annual Rock Snake Competition on Sunday as residents added rocks at Talcott Library and Harlem-Roscoe Fire Station 1 to build the longest rock snake. The contest runs until September 1 and Roscoe’s Gardening Club hopes to beat last year’s totals—Rockton’s 378 rocks and Roscoe’s 327 rocks. WTVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois legislators passed a record-high $55.1 billion budget on Sunday—this plan includes $275 million for the Rockford to Chicago rail project expected to be operational by 2027, funds to redevelop the Singer Mental Health Center, and increased support for local K-12 schools, while critics warn it will bring new taxes. WTVO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new list names seven top fishing spots in the Rockford area for summer. It names Pierce Lake at Rock Cut State Park in Loves Park, the Rock River near Rockton Dam, Baumann Park Lake in Cherry Valley, Four Lakes Forest Preserve in Pecatonica, Spencer Park in Belvidere, Shabbona Lake south of Shabbona and spots along the Pecatonica River—to help local anglers choose a spot. Rockford Register Star
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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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