Good morning, Rockford.

Rockford will host an expanded National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.

4 at City Market Pavilion, where police will present a K-9 demo, MRAP display and fire safety trailer along with food, live entertainment and community resources.

American Airlines will end its Landline motorcoach service from Rockford airport to O’Hare on Oct.

4. The airport said passengers will be contacted with refunds or travel options—service that had launched less than a year ago.

Local artist Jesse Leach is hosting a three-day live painting sprint called Don’t Sleep on Leach at Souljah Wellness (412 E.

State Street), having started Friday, July 31 and running until Monday, August 3. He invites the community to visit his display or follow him on Facebook and TikTok.

Farmers welcomed recent rainfall as an important boost for corn and soybean crops after a delayed planting season caused by shifting weather.

Local farms reported that the rain helped start grain fill despite some fields being flooded.

Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, UW Health emphasizes low-dose CT lung cancer screening for adults ages 50 to 80 with a smoking history — early detection expands treatment options, according to Dr. Nameer Mardini.

Oliver Emerson Development plans to break ground this year on redeveloping the historic Watch Co. factory at 325 S.

Madison and a former Walgreens on Main, turning them into apartments at market rates with added amenities. The projects — pending final financing and permits — aim for completion in 2028.

Chicago-area buyers are seeking affordable lakefront homes at Candlewick Lake as the housing market heats up.

Realtors say new construction and improved local amenities are boosting demand in the region.