Good morning, Rockford.

Family and friends gathered inside the county coroner’s office on Thursday to honor former Coroner Sue Fiduccia with a memorial unveiling.

The exhibit features her jacket, badge, and a photo (from her service 1995-2016) that commemorates her dedication to the community.

Eight Beef-a-Roo restaurants in the region closed on Thursday as technical issues and restructuring led to shutdowns — only the locally owned Freeport location continued accepting orders while others failed to respond to calls.

Midway Village Museum hosts an exhibit explaining how a 19th century rivalry led to the unique diagonal layout of downtown bridges.

The City of Rockford will preserve the skew as part of a streets revitalization project with construction scheduled for spring 2027.

Blind Eye Willis Band (a local favorite) appeared in Studio A this week to share their original blues songs and talk about their passion for the blues.

The band will perform a special 4th of July show tomorrow night in Kirkland.

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie announced that Logan Boehle of Byron won the America 250 Essay Contest for his essay on local heritage and Illinois history — his win highlights Byron’s role in preserving local traditions as the country prepares for America’s 250th birthday.

This spring, students from the Whiteside Area Career Center CEO Program built small businesses from scratch after touring local companies and connecting with mentors.

They later debuted their new ventures at a large trade show.

West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes in DeKalb County and NIU professor Shicheng Chen received a $40,000 grant to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria in insects (collected in Rockford, Sycamore, and neighboring counties), aiming to monitor emerging health risks.

Northern Illinois realtors report fewer than 300 homes available compared to 813 six years ago & most houses sell in about 20 days, with average prices near $247,000 & buyers advised to act quickly while reviewing total costs.

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.

Girls of Summer: AAGPBL and A League of Their Own Cast Q&A

12-2 p.m. — Midway Village Museum — Free admission — Hear personal stories from legendary AAGPBL players and cast members from A League of Their Own during this engaging Q&A session.

A Rockford Evening with Hollywood: Players from A League of Their Own

5-8:30 p.m. — Rockford Woman's Club — Paid entry — Celebrate baseball history and Hollywood with AAGPBL players and cast members in a fun-filled evening.

All White Affair Rockford

4-9 p.m. — Burpee Museum of Natural History — Enjoy an evening with live R&B from ANN MARIE at this elegant summer affair.