Good morning, Rockford.

Mt. Morris Jamboree returns for its 14th season with free summer concerts and a farmers market held every Friday on campus.

The series starts June 12 with Jonny Lyons & the Pride and features a special July 4 show from 6 to 8 p.m.

Northern Illinois Food Bank launched its Summer Meals Program today to give free meals to kids 18 and under at 138 partner sites across the region, including schools, libraries, and churches.

Families can also get extra grocery support + access Summer EBT benefits.

Dixon’s America 250 Committee will host the Red, White & Blue Ball at Loveland Community House on June 27 to support post-9/11 veterans by raising funds for mental health and rehabilitation services; guest speaker Danielle Green, a Purple Heart recipient, will share her story during the event.

Laurent House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright home designed for full wheelchair accessibility, is now ranked as Rockford's top TripAdvisor destination.

Public tours run from April through December at 4646 Spring Brook Road.

Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT report, released June 8, ranked Illinois 7th in education for its best performance (its highest ever) with strong scores in 8th-grade math proficiency and preschool enrollment, though challenges in early care access and child well-being remain.

Paraprofessionals held a unity show outside a school board meeting on Monday at Rockton Grade School, saying the $15.75 starting pay is too low to cover living costs.

Substitute teacher Doug Clayburn and other support staff (66 serving 1,579 students) urged the district to raise wages to keep skilled workers.

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.

I Love The 90's Tour

7 p.m. — Hard Rock Live — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away to hits from Milli Vanilli, C&C Music Factory, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Young MC.