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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Several fire crews responded to a house fire on West Hononegah Road in Rockton on Tuesday and put the blaze out in five minutes while no one was injured. WTVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rockford police say they have received more calls about ATVs being driven illegally on city streets and will offer a $200 reward for tips that lead to arrests or confiscations—reminding residents that these vehicles are not allowed on public roads. WIFR
- ➤ A 21-year-old from Rockford named Steven Brown faces multiple drug charges after police executed a search on June 3 on 22nd Street—finding two loaded handguns, over 83 grams of cocaine, ecstasy pills, ammunition, and cash; he is now held at the Winnebago County jail pending his court appearance. WIFR
- ➤ Victor Ortega, 41, turned himself in to police for domestic violence charges stemming from a May 22 incident in Rockton—he was booked into Winnebago County Jail at 12:35 a.m. on June 3 and is set to attend his first hearing later today. WTVO
- ➤ Rockford police arrested Pierre Watson, 31, on charges including weapons possession by a felon, possession of a firearm without a FOID, driving with a suspended license, and other violations after he tried to flee during a turn signal stop on June 1 at 1:41 a.m.—his Chevrolet Monte Carlo smelled of cannabis, had an open bottle of Hennessy, and a loaded pistol was found during the search. WTVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rockford School District 205 administrators earned an average salary of $105,766 in 2024—ranking them 366th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. The district saw a 1.9% salary increase from 2023 and had about 162 students per administrator in the 2023-24 year. Rockford Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Tom McNamara criticized Governor JB Pritzker’s plan to transfer the 1% grocery tax to municipalities—bringing nearly $800,000 per year to Rockford’s General Fund for police and fire services—and warned that if local leaders do not vote to continue the tax by October 1, the revenue will be lost when the tax is eliminated on January 1, 2026. WTVO
- ➤ Sheila Kitzman, a Rockford-area pharmacist, supports new state rules that will curb the power of pharmacy benefit managers and help small local pharmacies keep costs down—lawmakers passed the bill in the House and Senate, and it now awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature. This measure, which includes rebate transparency and a fee on PBMs, is expected to bring relief to families and independent pharmacies. WIFR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Rockford residents can visit Macktown Forest Preserve to learn about local history, fish at spots along the Rock and Kishwaukee Rivers, hike trails at Rock Cut State Park, and play golf on nearly 20 public courses nearby. Experts say these options offer a diverse way to enjoy nature (activity details may vary). WTVO
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rockford will host its first IRONMAN 70.3 event on June 22 and needs volunteers from June 20 to help welcome athletes and ensure smooth event operations. Volunteers must be 14 or older + sign up by June 8 + support tasks like water safety, course guidance, and cleanup during the race. WIFR
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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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Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk
7:00–11:00 a.m. — Riverview Ice House — Registration required — Celebrate Independence Day with a classic run/walk through downtown Rockford.
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