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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rock River Valley Pantry announced its annual Thanksgiving in August campaign to provide 250 families with a full Thanksgiving dinner while continuing to serve over 18,650 families for more than 40 years. The community is invited to donate—$450 for 10 families, $225 for five, $90 for two, or $45 for one—to help make a warm holiday meal possible for those in need. Rockford Register Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Markeeon Neal, a Rockford man, received a 10-year prison sentence and will serve a year of parole for delivering fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose on March 11 on Terra Cotta Avenue—prosecuted by McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese as Crystal Lake police responded to the call. WTVO
- ➤ Jimmie Rogers pleaded guilty to Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm for shooting four people at the Onyx Bar and Grill in Machesney Park in February 2023—he avoids the attempted murder charge and will be sentenced on October 7th. WTVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Somnium will transform Sinnissippi Park into an immersive art experience featuring giant sculptures and interactive installations — the event will include mythic storytelling by local and international artists and run from Aug. 28 to 31. Rockford Register Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rockford topped the list for affordable living in northern Illinois and Chicagoland—reporting a cost of living 5.3% below the national average and a population of 146,000. The study compared several mid-sized cities using data from public sources. WTVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction on East State Street starts Aug. 27 and will run nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews patch, mill and resurface the road—covering the stretch from Rockford College Entrance Drive to Fairview Avenue; the $1.8 million project upgrades sidewalks, signals and the right turn lane and will finish in May 2026. Rockford Register Star
- ➤ Since Aug. 25, the Belvidere Road Bridge over I-90 has been closed to drivers while crews repair the deck and seal the concrete — drivers are detoured via Swanson Road and Illinois Route 251 through mid-September. WIFR
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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.
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Ginuwine Concert
7-10 PM — Hard Rock Live - Rockford — Tickets from $316 — Experience a night of R&B hits with Ginuwine live in concert.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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