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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTVO
- ➤ 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. WIFR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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School Avenue—officers retrieved a firearm from his pocket and confirmed his FOID card and concealed carry license had been revoked—he is also facing outstanding court warrants. WTVO
- ➤ 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. WTVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Rockford Sun
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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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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.
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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.
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