Good morning, Rockford.

Female Energy Festival returned yesterday to downtown Rockford at UW Sports Factory where over 100 vendors showcased handmade clothing, beauty products, baked goods and home décor — marking its eighth year and supporting local women-owned businesses.

Early August 9 a 47-year-old man was shot near the 1100 block of Arthur Avenue with non-life-threatening injuries and Rockford police ask residents to avoid the area while they investigate the incident.

Durand Community Unit School District 322 recorded a school debt of $211,346 in fiscal year 2024 + this amounts to an average of about $39,801.5 per student according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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.

Dinner on the Dock with Random AF

5-10 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Varied food and drink costs — Enjoy high-energy covers from the vibrant band Random AF while dining on the riverfront.

Ginuwine Concert

7-10 PM — Hard Rock Live - Rockford — Tickets from $316 — Experience a night of R&B hits with Ginuwine live in concert.

Dockside Live featuring Honey Cellar

6-9 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Free entry — Unwind with live folk rock sounds and scenic riverfront views.

Dinner on the Dock featuring Flannel Daze

5-10 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Food and drinks available — Enjoy live 90s rock and grunge hits while dining riverside in a lively atmosphere.