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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Poochella event in Loves Park, four dogs from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin were available for adoption Sunday and two found their forever homes. Local pet lovers gathered to support the event & build bonds within the community. WIFR
- ➤ Lino's was named the 2024 Best Pizza Spot by readers of the What Rocks Community Choice Awards—its thin crust and rich sauce have made it a local favorite for over 50 years. Napoli Pizza and Salamone's North were also honored as finalists. Rockford Register Star
- ➤ Approximately 950 people attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church's annual Corn Boil on Sunday—an event started over 60 years ago that raised funds for church maintenance and local charities including Rockford Rescue Mission, Rock River Valley Food Pantry and Voice of Inspiration. WIFR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Zatar brothers opened a soft launch of Olivo Deli Market today at 321 Seventh St. in Rockford’s Midtown District, offering sandwiches, deli meats and home essentials with free coffee for first responders. The market meets council conditions—such as limits on vape and pipe sales—and will have an official opening in late August. WIFR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rockford police said one man was critically injured by a gunshot late Sunday night in the 3200 block of Kimball Road (he was later moved to a local hospital). WIFR
- ➤ Rockford police responded just before 10 p.m. on Sunday to a shooting on the 1700 block of Montague Road that left a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds + he was taken to a local hospital. WIFR
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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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