Sunday, June 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the BBB urged Rockford shoppers to be cautious when buying Father’s Day gifts by checking website profiles, using credit cards to avoid fraud, and allowing time for shipping—tips meant to protect consumers as they rush to order. WIFR
- ➤ The fifth annual Rockford Walk for Life and Family Saturday was held yesterday in downtown Rockford—drawing an estimated 300 people from across the region—by the Rockford Family Initiative. The event united local families and showcased community spirit. Rockford Register Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rockford police arrested 18-year-old Demetrius Locke on June 12 near Auburn and Avon Streets after a traffic stop revealed raw cannabis, a loaded handgun, and cash—Locke admitted selling cannabis and identified as a gang member; he was granted pretrial release on June 13. WTVO
- ➤ Winnebago County deputies arrested Daniel Horton (38) on June 11th after a two-month investigation into cocaine sales in Rockford and seized drugs, scales, cell phones and cash during a search of his North London Avenue home; he faces charges for manufacturing and delivering cocaine and for two counts of possession of non-narcotics and was granted pretrial release on June 13th. WTVO
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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