Good morning, Rockford.

On Saturday, Loves Park VFW Post 9759 held its 10th annual fundraiser (Windsor Road) to rally support for keeping its longtime building open.

Community efforts, including a GoFundMe and outreach to local foundations, have extended its potential stay until October or November.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford hosted Concert for a Cause: Democracy on Saturday night at Rockford University’s Maddox Theatre — featuring folk artists Joe Jencks and Mark Dvorak and a silent auction to support voter education.

On Saturday at the Freeport Club, about 100 golfers played in the 10th annual Tee Off on Crime event that honored law enforcement and raised funds for safety programs.

Players enjoyed games such as taped off bunkers and score adjustment passes (fun twist) organized by Stateline Area Crime Stoppers.

Doris Noreen, the oldest known living resident in Illinois, celebrated her upcoming 113th birthday with a party Saturday in Rockford — she will appear live on TV Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 11 a.m. on WREX-TV as she steps into her next year.

Rockford Rescue Mission appointed Brad Hopkins as its chief executive on Sept.

3 after longtime leader Sherry Pitney stepped down; he brought 25 years of rescue mission experience and met with news media at noon on Sept. 9 & now guides the nonprofit in aiding local families.

Harley-Davidson confirmed the Kegel store on Harrison Avenue as the world’s oldest dealership, with records showing it was purchased on Aug.

9, 1909. The Kegel family celebrated the milestone last Saturday to fill the gap left by the Durand Biker Bash.

Rockford held its second annual RISE Teen Summit on Saturday, Sept.

12 at the Boys and Girls Club (609 Kilburn Avenue) where students from grades 6–12 attended workshops on college planning, mental health and creative expression for life after high school.