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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An adult man suffered life-threatening injuries from a single vehicle crash in the 3300 block of Wesleyan Ave — near Whitehead Elementary School — on Sunday morning, and police asked drivers to avoid the area while they investigated the cause. WIFR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Rockford will close some streets Sunday for the third annual South Main Mercado celebration that highlights Latino heritage and local businesses. The free event features live music, food trucks, vendors, and a Family Fun Zone—sponsored by Hard Rock Casino and supported by local organizations. WIFR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Administrators in Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 earned an average of $98,216 in 2024, ranking them 233rd lowest in the state according to the Illinois State Board of Education—salaries increased 2.8% from 2023 and 13.6% from 2022. Rockford Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rapid changes in federal funding, staffing, and tariffs have created uncertainty for farmers, faith leaders and other service providers in northern Illinois. This week the WNIJ news team will explore how local communities are bracing for possible impacts on 89.5FM & WNIJ.org. Northern Public Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said free fishing days will be held from June 13th through 16th so residents can fish without a license—exclusions apply to active-duty military and people with disabilities. WIFR
- ➤ Rockford Crunchy Ladies host their 7th annual holistic living expo at 3217 20th St today—an event that highlights healthy habits like natural remedies, balanced nutrition, and mindfulness practices. WIFR
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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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