Good morning, Rockford.

At the Meiborg Car and Bike Show on Sunday, June 14 on Harrison Avenue, Sheri Dvorak of Crimson Bodywork and Wellness collected donations for veterans; the raffle drawing will be live on Facebook at 9 a.m. today while donations can be dropped off at a local Postal Shoppe (address undisclosed).

The NICNE board will host a public event on June 18 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. to discuss future nonprofit plans and honor CEO Pamela Clark Reidenbach’s retirement (she will retire on June 30 after 22 years leading the organization).

Local community observes the anniversaries of service members who died during the Vietnam War, including Thomas Duane Glawe, with commemorative events continuing through June 20 (details confirmed by the National Archives Catalog).

Friends of the Coronado named Theresa Knauf as executive director and added three board members while planning a free summer cinema series (with food trucks and activities) featuring Zootopia 2 on July 11, and the theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary season in October 2027.

The Coronado Theatre launched its Summer Cinema Series with a free showing of Wicked: For Good featuring local food trucks + photo ops that brought the community together.

The next screening is Saturday, Jul. 3 at 3 p.m. with Zootopia Two.

Winnebago County is accepting worn American flags for proper retirement during National Flag Week from today to June 18 at drop off points on Elm St. and Main St. in downtown.

Residents who drop off a flag will receive a free 8 x 12 stick flag while supplies last.

Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Spending database shows that Medicaid spending for Enteral and Parenteral Therapy in Rockford rose 97.7% in 2024 to $87,828 from $44,435 in 2023 (concentrated in ZIP code 61108) indicating shifts in local healthcare billing.

Today, IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford takes place across Winnebago County.

Athletes begin a 1.2-mile swim at 7 a.m. in the Rock River before moving on to the bike and run legs.

Wisconsin athletes dominated at IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford as Tyler Tanko finished the race in 3 hours 45 minutes 36 seconds and Nicole Heininger led among women at 4 hours 21 minutes 2 seconds; over 2,000 competitors completed the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run across local courses.

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.

I Love The 90's Tour

7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — Ticket prices vary — Relive the essence of the 90's with an exciting music tour that brings back nostalgic memories.