Good morning, Rockford.

Unity Fest returned to Levings Lake to bring community members together with music and dance — hosted by Eliminate Racism 815, the Rockford Park District, and the NAACP, the event focused on cultural unity and building lasting bonds.

Community partners held a voter registration drive (at 817 Illinois Avenue) on Saturday, Aug.

8 as part of the Unite and Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action while Pastor Ruby Martin's backpack giveaway provided school supplies to 150 children for the new school year.

On Saturday, Aug. 8, community members gathered at LZ Peace Memorial (6595 Guilford R) to honor seven Vietnam veterans who died from Agent Orange, and the event added their names to a memorial now listing over 70 local heroes.

Rockford Acquisition Company, LLC in Boone County was inspected by the FDA on April 29 and received a finding that it must take voluntary corrective action in managing its operations; the agency routinely checks local facilities to ensure safety compliance.