Good morning, Rockford.

Rockford will host its 55th Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days on July 10 and 11 at CherryVale Mall and Blain’s Farm and Fleet — the fundraiser will offer live entertainment, drive-thru service and meal ticket choices to raise funds for local non-profits and high school scholarships.

Sprecker, the playful terrier and pit bull mix, awaits his new home at Winnebago County Animal Services on N.

Main St. in Rockford. The shelter hosts its Bissel Empty the Shelters event with reduced fees from Tuesday, July 3 through Saturday, July 11 + call 815-319-4100 for details +.

The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department paid tribute to late firefighter John Morgan by placing a commemorative brick outside its Station 1 headquarters Monday, July 6, 2026.

The gesture marks his 25 years of service and lasting impact on the community.

Rockford’s Fourth of July fireworks display ended after about 28½ minutes when trigger hardware caught fire during the finale — volunteer crews safely fired remaining shells and are now working with Pyrotechnico to perfect next year’s grand finale.

The Village of Davis Junction rescheduled its Independence Day fireworks show to Friday, July 10 after storms delayed the original event.

The celebration at Davis Junction Community Park—101 Lincoln Ave—will begin at dusk with fireworks and a screening of How to Train Your Dragon.

Midway Village Museum announced a summer series of events; its July 4 celebration took place, while July 17 and 18 events will feature living history and a Prohibition theme.

The museum also opened a new exhibit on Rockford’s early Black churches + guided tours run through the season.

The Laurent House Foundation will host a lecture on Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophy on July 18 at 3 p.m. in Spring Creek United Church of Christ.

Architect John H. Waters will explain Wright's ideas behind the home's wheelchair accessibility, and tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students.

A new report finds 116 child care programs closed in Winnebago and Boone counties over the past three years, while local leaders report progress through initiatives such as Rock Valley College’s accreditation and Winning Start Winnebago, yet care remains scarce for parents working nights and weekends.

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.