Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Rockford.
🏘️ Community
A local organization, 815 Stone Scrubbers, worked with volunteers on Sunday to clean and dust off Civil War veterans' gravestones at Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Rockford.
They cleaned 32 graves and plan to repair damaged tombs and add headstones in future efforts—actions that honor our local history.
💼 Business
Burlington Stores Inc. is planning to open a revamped store this fall inside Gateway Shopping Center—1524 West Lane Road—in Machesney Park.
The new store will feature a reimagined layout and the new Deals. Brands. WOW. logo and will bring the total number of Illinois locations to 48.
🎭 Culture
The Neverly Brothers performed 50s and 60s hit covers when the Woodsong Summer Concert Series kicked off at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden on Sunday night.
Future concerts are scheduled for July 27 with The Groove Hotel, August 10 with Yacht Rockettes, August 24 with Hypnotized featuring music of Fleetwood Mac, and September 7 with Gone 2 Paradise.
🎓 Education
Hononegah Community High School District 207 reported 464 suspensions of high school students during the 2023 to 2024 school year.
Male students received 355 suspensions and white students accounted for 328 suspensions plus many incidents were linked to drugs, tobacco, or other unspecified reasons.
🎉 Rockford Events
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Screw City Duathlon and Multi-Sports Event
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Rockford Real Estate
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