Good morning, Rockford.

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days returns with community support as orders rush through drive-thru at Cherryvale Mall and Blain’s Farm & Fleet on Riverside Boulevard today from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., with generous donations helping raise funds for local charity.

Volunteers gathered Friday at Rockford City Market to pack 500 Blessing Boxes filled with essential items for people experiencing homelessness.

The boxes will be distributed by Carpenter’s Place (among others) as part of Winnebago County’s Celebrating Through Service project marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Tom & Jerry’s is hosting hiring events to help laid off Beef-a-Roo workers, with walk-in interviews held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at four area locations and again on Tuesday.

The restaurant already hired one former worker if they fit the team + aims to offer swift employment.

Seal coating will begin Tuesday, July 14 on Gleasman and Roscoe Roads—from IL Route 2 to Owen Center Road in Owen Township—and is set to finish Friday, July 17, weather dependent.

Drivers should anticipate intermittent closures and take alternate routes.

Medicaid providers in Rockford billed $29,036 for Vision Services in 2024 — an 11% increase from 2023, based on data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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.