Good morning, Rockford.

Rockford Rescue Mission is hosting August donation drives for neighbors facing homelessness.

Donate liquid detergent at 715 West State St or order online, and bring two non-expired canned goods for free entry at the Winnebago County Fair on Aug. 19 at 500 W. First St. in Pecatonica + help.

Rockford's annual 815 Day celebration kicks off an extended weekend starting today as over 130 local businesses offer unique deals and Rockyard Music Fest energizes Davis Park.

Residents can explore local shops and enjoy fresh music in the newly revived downtown area.

Rockford native Evon J.

Sams performed live with his nonet at WNIJ’s Studio A Concert Series on Thursday, Aug. 13, showcasing music from his new album Mother Earth 2.0.

Workforce Pell Grants started on July 1 to help short-term vocational students, but Illinois students will likely benefit only in spring/summer or the 2027-28 school year — officials say the rollout is delayed due to strict course and job placement requirements — ensuring high-skill training.

During the 2024-25 school year, Hononegah Community High School District 207 offered an average administrator salary of $106,167 — 16.6% higher than the teachers' average of $91,070, per the Illinois State Board of Education data.

Harlem School District students and staff returned to class Thursday morning amid a consolidation that closed Olson Park and Maple Elementary Schools.

The district held trainings and open houses to ease the transition, and leaders will plan next steps for the closed schools.

Tara Sheetz (from Roscoe) captured the duathlon individual title at the Wisconsin Women's Triathlon on Aug.

9 by finishing in 1:11:23.88. Glenda Adams came in second and Carolyn Weber finished third.