Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Rockford.
🏘️ Community
The inaugural Tesla Club Car Show held Sunday at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford showcased EV models, live music, food trucks, a beer garden plus a red carpet fashion show and raised funds for Nik’s Wish through a raffle.
Club president Peter Sing said the event overcame previous weather cancellations.
Rockford will honor Mayor Tom McNamara and his family at IBEW Hall on Aug.
26 from 4 to 7 p.m.—a short program begins at 5:15 p.m. and donations will support the Family Peace Center and Rockford Promise.
This week ending Aug.
29, Rockford Metro observes the anniversaries of military service members who died in the Vietnam War, including Michael Joseph Ingrassia — who died Aug. 28, 1968 — based on National Archives records.
🎭 Culture
The Boozy Book Fair returned at Pig Minds Brewing Co on Sunday in Machesney Park with 32 vendors offering a range of books.
The event is one of five held each year (the next is planned for October if weather permits).
The Aretha Franklin tribute event at Klehm Arboretum & Gardens features a 10-piece orchestra and Rockford native Da’quela 'Cookie' Payne.
The Woodsong Concert series will return on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. with an ABBA tribute group and tickets are available online.
🎓 Education
Administrators in Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 earned an average of $114,005 per year (403rd in state) in 2025, per an ISBE report.
Their pay rose 58.9% from 2024 but remains below the state average.
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