Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Rockford.
South Main Mercado returns for its fourth year to celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage in Rockford.
The multi-block street market runs along South Main Street from Montague to Kent and is organized by Ethnic Heritage Museum, Comprehensive Community Solutions, La Onda, and SWIFFT.
Rockford native Joe Mantello won a Tony Award Sunday evening for Best Direction of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.
The Boylan Catholic alum earned his third Tony and joined past winners in celebrating this honor.
Live at Levings kicked off its summer concert series Sunday at Levings Park, featuring a Southern Soul Party with blues & R&B.
Nine concerts are planned through Aug. 23, with the next one at 5 p.m. on June 14 at 1420 South Pierpont Avenue.
May records show that 293 active lawyers were licensed to practice in Winnebago County, with Rockford leading at 280.
State data notes Illinois has one of the highest lawyer-to-resident ratios in the nation.
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -Snf in Winnebago County earned a four-star CMS rating for the first quarter; the non-profit facility, owned by Mercy Health Corporation since 2015, reported no fines during that period.
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.
Guest Bartender Night
RPS205 administration, staff and Teacher Academy members will be behind the bar from 4-7 p.m. June 25 at Ernie’s Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., Rockford. Fill the tip jar, get some great food and drinks and chat with your friends! A percentage will come back to Golden Apple to support local teachers. Your server may even turn out to be Dr. Jarrett! It’s a FUNdraiser — join us!
Rockford Fourth of July Fireworks
5-9:30 p.m. — Davis Park at Founders Landing — Free entry — Enjoy a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display synchronized to music over the Rock River.
An Evening with The Brass Queens
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Music Box — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy an energetic performance by the female-led brass band making waves since 2019.
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