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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hard Rock Casino Rockford will host a dealer hiring event on Sept. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 7801 E. State St.—local job seekers can interview for paid training in blackjack, carnival games, and craps with some hires made on the spot and earning potential over $25 an hour; candidates must be 21 or older, have a high school diploma, pass a background check, and be ready for flexible shifts on weekends and holidays. Rockford Register Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 30-year-old Rockford woman named Sadie Turner faces additional drug charges for allegedly selling drugs while on pretrial release after police discovered over 70 grams of cannabis in an Aug. 19 search at the 600 block of Newport Avenue—her next hearing is set for Sept. 4. WIFR
- ➤ Rockford police arrested Terrance Walker, 60, on August 28 after he allegedly attacked a pregnant woman with a knife at Alpine Inn (incident began at 12:19 p.m.); officers said the victim sustained visible injuries and was taken to OSF Saint Anthony Hospital, and Walker was picked up near East State Street and Lynmar Court (at 12:36 p.m.). WTVO
- ➤ Rockford police arrested Kenneth Sowells after searching a home on the 200 block of Cameron Avenue on August 28 and finding cocaine, cannabis, pills, methadone and THC wax + cash, and he is charged with possession with intent to deliver controlled substances with a court appearance on October 1. WIFR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lori Beach-Grass, who retired from teaching due to multiple sclerosis, started the spoken word club LIT UP at Rockford’s West Middle School before the group moved meetups to Auburn High School. The club recorded poems live at the WNIJ studio as Beach-Grass shared her poem 'Participation Points' to encourage active participation in shaping local futures — a theme that unites the community. Northern Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rockford seniors at the Luther Center met with U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen and Councilmember Tamir Bell to warn that cuts to Social Security and SSI benefits could force them into hardship—claims from those relying on these funds for survival. Rep. Sorensen stressed that Social Security is earned money and introduced a bill to keep local field offices open amid concerns about the program’s future. WIFR
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mika Strick-Martinez has been named head cheer coach at NIU and will lead the Division I team while still coaching at Jefferson and mentoring Rockford Public Schools coaches. She said she is excited to build the cheer community — planning kids' camps and preparing for nationals. Rock River Current
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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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