Good morning, Rockford.

Rockford Police responded to a rollover crash at Whitman and North Second Street Saturday night — multiple people injured were taken to a local hospital and officers asked drivers to avoid the area.

Rockford Police responded at 7 p.m. Saturday to Whitman and N.

2nd Streets in downtown Rockford after a rollover crash that sent several people to a local hospital—injury details remain unknown.

Rockford Police arrested John Guirlando on July 17 after reports said he spun a handgun on his finger like a cowboy near Bell School Avenue—officers retrieved a firearm from his pocket and confirmed his FOID card and concealed carry license had been revoked—he is also facing outstanding court warrants.

Rockford police arrested 24-year-old Miguel Rodriguez on July 17 after a two-day investigation showed he sold cocaine and he admitted to buying drugs from a supplier—he faces charges for manufacturing and delivering cocaine plus two counts of possession of schedule four narcotics and was granted pretrial release on July 18.

Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 suspended 136 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card—these suspensions were given exclusively to elementary and middle school students.

White students, who made up nearly 80% of the enrollment, and male students saw the highest numbers of suspensions.

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.

Lola Blu & the Boys Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Winnebago County Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience the captivating blend of country and southern rock with rising star Lola Blu.

RAMP River Run Half Marathon

11 AM — Downtown Rockford — Registration fee required — A spirited half marathon encouraging competition and community fun to cap off the summer.