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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rockford will celebrate Juneteenth on June 16th at Sinnissippi Park starting at 1 p.m. as the event brings food vendors, local performances, and community awards—while Lakeside will perform at Hard Rock Casino Rockford at 8:30 p.m. to mark 35 years of the tradition. WTVO
- ➤ Rockford will celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 with a full day of community events at Sinnissippi Park starting at 1 p.m.—including community prayer, a student karaoke contest, and various live performances—and Hard Rock Casino will host a later show with Synergy Band at 8:30 p.m. and Lakeside at 9:15 p.m.—tickets are required for those 21 and older. WIFR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois residents using online sports betting will pay a $0.50 fee per transaction on FanDuel and DraftKings starting September 1 as these companies pass on new state tax proposals to fund additional spending. The firms said they will remove the fee if lawmakers reverse the tax policy. WIFR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents reported that personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security operated near Liberty Park on Rockford’s southwest side yesterday, leaving many confused by social media posts and concerns that children may have witnessed the action. Alderwoman Aprel Prunty said officials confirmed the move was not random—agents targeted individuals with active deportation orders while local police do not enforce civil immigration laws. WTVO
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Corrections said 74 inmates sentenced in Winnebago County will be released during Q3 from July through September. The longest-serving inmate, Paul N. Thurman, spent over 13 years in jail for a sex crime + he will be released under supervised monitoring conditions. Rockford Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting in July, doctors from Mercyhealth’s Family Medicine Residency Program will be at the Family Peace Center every Friday morning to offer trauma informed care for survivors and their children. The partnership will provide routine checkups, injury treatment and prescription assistance to help close a gap in care for those impacted by domestic violence. WIFR
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The USA BMX Midwest Nationals began yesterday & will continue until tomorrow at Rockford BMX Searls Park. Organizers expect the race to draw over 1,500 athletes and 3,500 spectators & boost local business with more than 800,000 dollars in revenue and 3,000 room nights. Go Rockford
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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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