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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • 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.  WIFR

CRIME NEWS

  • 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.  WIFR

EDUCATION NEWS

  • 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.  Rockford Sun

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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