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Rockford
Friday, August 16th, 2024
Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vintage Routes in Rockford revitalizes hand-drawn maps, transforming them into purchasable prints and unique pint glasses, supporting local history and businesses. WIFR
- ➤ Rockford celebrates 815 Day to spotlight local businesses with specials and events across the city in a demonstration of civic pride. Rock River Current
- ➤ Rockford police seek public assistance in locating Kaya Bonilla, a 17-year-old girl with autism last seen in the Brynwood Drive area. WIFR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Winnebago County Coroner's Office identified Camron Rose as the victim of a fatal shooting in Rockford's Midtown District, with the incident under investigation as a murder. WIFR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rockford-area restaurants affected by increased unemployment insurance costs due to COVID-19 shutdowns are eligible for a new round of state grants. Rock River Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Northwestern Illinois awarded $2,600 in scholarships to three local high school students for college expenses, based on essays about the Buffalo Soldiers. WIFR
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Children's Church for Grades 1-5
Children in 1st to 5th grades can engage in activities in the Children's Wing during the 9:15 AM service.
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Tango Dance Classes with Jacques in Rockford
Learn the art of tango dance in a welcoming environment at Brichi Coiffure, hosted by the Madison Tango Society.
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Precision Motorcycle Riding Training at Historic Auto Attractions
Enhance your motorcycle riding skills with expert instructors in a unique historic setting at Lock & Lean's precision training event.
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76th Greenwich Village Art Fair
Experience a vibrant outdoor art fair featuring original artwork by juried artists, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities all supporting the Rockford Art Museum.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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