Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Deputies at the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office mourned K9 Zoro, who died Monday, Aug.
24 after suffering advanced lymphoma; his handler and fellow deputies bid him farewell after nearly five years of service.
The new skatepark at Davis Park will honor Alicia Neubauer’s legacy with a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug.
29; park renovations are underway to add a stage, playground, updated facilities, and more.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9759 will close its building at the end of September after financial challenges stemming from the pandemic, though meetings will continue at City Hall.
A fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 5 will support plans for a new permanent space.
🎭 Culture
Comedian Kathleen Madigan is set to perform her Flying Cats tour at Hard Rock Live Rockford on Friday, Feb.
12 — doors open at 7 p.m. while tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
🎓 Education
Rockford Public Library’s accredited online program helps adults earn a high school diploma to boost job and education opportunities.
Led by veteran educator Leon Smith, the self-paced courses (costing $2000 per student) are privately funded and backed by community champion support (Peter Provenzano), and have helped 300 students since 2017.
Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80, but her literacy program will continue to provide monthly books to over 5,600 children in Winnebago County.
United Way Rock River Valley and state support will keep the Imagination Library running as planned.
🏈 Sports
Phantom Regiment, a Rockford drum corps, capped its 70th season with a fan-voted win and a seventh-place finish at the DCI Finals in Indianapolis on Aug.
8 + it celebrated by reuniting 550 alumni + marking a historic milestone at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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