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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PCI Pharma Services is building a 155,000-square-foot facility on Alpine and Linden roads in south Rockford to package specialty pharmaceutical devices for clinical studies. Construction began in May and the facility will open next June—initially employing 40 to 50 workers before expanding to up to 200 by year five. Rock River Current
- ➤ Stellantis said that laid-off workers from the Belvidere Assembly Plant will be recalled based on their seniority when new openings become available—no timeline has been set yet. The plant has been idle since 2023 and is planned to reopen in 2027 with two operating shifts. WTVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 58-year-old Rockford man, Anthony Johnson, was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for allegedly robbing a post office employee at gunpoint on May 27 at the post office on Broadway — he was arrested May 28 on several charges and is set to appear in local court on July 22. WIFR
- ➤ At the Veterans Drop-In Center, Navy veteran La Verne Moss fought off a suspect who broke in over the weekend—damage included nearly $500 in losses and spoiled frozen meat while donations are needed, and suspect Jennifer Gibson appeared in court facing charges as the center will reopen tomorrow. WIFR
- ➤ Rockford police said that Jennifer Gibson, 42, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she broke into a veterans center over the Fourth of July weekend—she allegedly threatened veteran volunteer LaVerne Moss with a knife and punched her, causing property damage and letting food spoil. WTVO
- ➤ A Rockford man, Nicholas Clark, was sentenced to 2 years’ probation after pleading guilty to aggravated battery for a brutal beating on August 24th at the former Bigfoot Lounge on S. Alpine Road—his son and co-defendant still face charges for attempted murder and aggravated battery. WTVO
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8 AM — Peak Sports Club — Register by July 8, 2024 — Participate in a thrilling duathlon, team duathlon, or 2-mile run/walk in a community-focused event.
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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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Greater Rockford Classic
Fri-Sun, Aug 1-3 — Aldeen Golf Club — Registration Fee Required — Compete in a nearly century-old tournament with 54 holes of stroke play open to players aged 14 and older.
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Maxwell Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Live - Rockford — Tickets from $86 — Experience a night of soulful melodies with Maxwell at Hard Rock Casino.
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Dockside Live featuring Tristan Sheedloe
6-9 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes and 90s grunge covers while relaxing by the riverfront.
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