Good morning, Rockford.

Lockwood Park hosted its Back in School Fun Fair on Saturday—offering expanded animal storytime, a pony experience, horseback trail rides, and a free relay photo activity to mark the end of summer, with plans for Fall on the Farm in October.

A basement fire on the 500 block of Webster Avenue left a Rockford family displaced Saturday morning after a falling tree limb hit power lines and caused $40,000 in damage, with firefighters arriving at 11:40 a.m. — ComEd turned off the power while the Red Cross is helping the family find shelter.

Firefighters responded to a blaze at The Laundry Bin in Roscoe on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.—the cause of the fire remains unknown.

A GoFundMe page was started to help the family of 22-year-old Nych Spears, who died in a DUI crash in Winnebago County when his friend Anthony Moe lost control on Route 173—donors will help pay for his celebration of life.

Loves Park police arrested 35-year-old Terry Bailey-Mangruem on Aug 21 after pulling over a red Chevrolet Impala with a broken headlight near East Riverside & Wilson Avenue where officers smelled raw cannabis and found a loaded stolen handgun & additional cannabis, charging him with several felonies.

The Crossroads Blues Society hosted its 16th annual blues festival at Lyran Park yesterday, drawing at least 1,000 people to hear artists like Chris Cain, Brandon Santini, Nora Jean Wallace and Stephen Hull—showcasing the blues' deep roots in American popular music.

Dozens of kids and their families from Illinois and other states participated in the 10th annual walk at Peak Sports Club in Loves Park on Saturday to fight obesity, organized by Dr. Katrina Nguyen of Faithful-2-Fitness.

Six thousand runners braved mud, freezing water, and electric shocks at the 10th Tough Mudder Chicago at Chicago Rockford International Airport on Saturday.

The event ends today and offers options for 5K, 15K, and Infinity races—participants helped one another throughout the challenge.

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.

Cruise Night 2025

5-8 p.m. — Historic Attractions — Free entry — Experience cool cars and groovy music along with delicious food at this fun-filled community event.

Greenwich Village Art Fair

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Rockford Art Museum — Free entry — Explore local art, enjoy live music, and engage in children's activities at this vibrant outdoor fair.

Glow in the Garden

6-9 p.m. — Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens — Cost varies — Celebrate the end of summer with family activities, lanterns, and fun runs.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Opening Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Coronado Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky performed by the RSO and guest guitarist Daniel Bolshoy.