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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stacy Moore, a burn survivor, and her nonprofit Through the Flames partnered with Camp I Am Me to host a volleyball tournament Saturday that raised funds for burn survivors. The event offered a welcoming space (reflecting the camp's nonjudgmental atmosphere) where participants felt supported and empowered. WTVO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of Think Big Minority Business Accelerator’s new location at 1311 N. Main Street on June 28 — the site at the Provenzano Center offers a community work space, podcast studio and workshops to support minority entrepreneurs. Attendees toured the facility and visited a pop-up market featuring Think Big School of Business graduates. WIFR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rockford police arrested David Taylor (48) on June 15 at 8:30 p.m. on the 3300 block of Chadwick Drive after a domestic dispute in which the victim said he strangled her and slashed her tires; he is charged with domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, and criminal damage to property. WTVO
- ➤ Rockford Police arrested 31-year-old Zachary Manning after he allegedly hit a woman with a beer can, punched her, and strangled her during a domestic dispute on the 1200 block of North Main Street on June 26 — the injured victim was taken to Swedish American Hospital. WTVO
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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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Japanese Summer Festival
Experience Japanese culture — July 26-27 — Anderson Japanese Gardens — Admission details not specified — Enjoy live performances, martial arts, crafts, and delicious cuisine in a serene garden setting.
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