Good morning, Rockford.

The Rockford shelter is offering discounted adoption fees—$50 for dogs, $60 for kittens and $10 for adult cats—through Saturday, July 11 to address overcrowding.

Interested adopters must complete an application online or at 4517 N. Main St.

Steve Freeman, known for his kindness and community service, passed away on Sunday, July 5.

GiGi’s Playhouse is holding a grief support session today from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and a funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 17 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

Tom and Jerry's is hosting open interviews on Saturday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 14 to hire former Beef-a-Roo staff at its Rockford, Belvidere, Machesney Park, and Loves Park locations.

The restaurant will honor Beef-a-Roo coupons and Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days coupons to assist affected workers and fundraisers.

Park Hills Circle performed live at Studio A ahead of releasing their debut album All of a Sudden via streaming services today plus tickets are available for their upcoming album release show in Evanston.

The Northern Illinois Land Bank is asking developers to submit proposals for transforming nearly three acres on South Main, the former King Elementary site, into complementary housing options.

Submissions are due by July 31 as officials aim to boost local home ownership.

Winnebago County's two colleges spent $596,062 on basketball teams in 2024, an 8.7 percent increase over the previous year with Rockford University receiving $325,590.

The basketball budget represented 14.6 percent of all sports spending, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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.